tihvary  of  Che  ^eolo^ical  Seminar;? 

PRINCETON  •  NEW  JERSEY 


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PRESENTED  BY 

Robert  R.  G;Oodrich 

BV  245  .C5  1919 
Chapman,  J.  Wilbur  1859- 

1918. 
Day  after  day 


■'^' 


DAY  AFTER  DAY 

A  MANUAL  OF  DEVOTIONS 

FOR 

INDIVIDUAL  AND  FAMILY  USE 


Compiled  and  Arranged 

J.  WILBUR  CHAPMAN,  D.  D. 

for 
THE  NEW  ERA  COMMITTEE 


PHILADELPHIA 

PRESBYTERIAN  BOARD  OF  PUBLICATION 

AND  SABBATH  SCHOOL  WORK 

1919 


Copyright,   1919, 
by  the  trustees  of  the  presbyterian  board  of  publication 
and  sabbath  school  work 


Published  January  1919 


A  home:  is  never  quite  complete  until  the  father  takes  his 
place  before  his  household  as  a  priest.  I  do  not  mean  as  an 
ordained  minister,  but  rather  as  one  who  realizes  that  he  is 
responsible  for  the  spiritual  interests  of  his  household.  It  is 
not  enough  that  we  should  provide  for  the  material  comforts 
of  our  children.  It  is  by  no  means  enough  that  we  should 
be  concerned  for  their  intellectual  development.  The  spir- 
itual nature  must  be  cultivated,  and  the  moral  atmosphere 
surrounding  our  children  carefully  considered  and  properly 
developed.  I  know  of  no  one  thing  that  can  so  aid  in  doing 
this  as  that  the  day  should  begin  with  family  prayer. 

It  is  a  sad  thing  to  realize  that  some  children  have  never 
heard  their  fathers  pray.  I  sincerely  pity  the  father  of 
whom  this  can  be  said,  and  the  child  who  is  thus  deprived 
of  an  influence  which  almost  inevitably  makes  for  strength 
of  character. 

I  am  quite  sure  that  one  reason  why  sO'  many  men  shrink 
from  holding  family  worship  is  this :  they  do  not  feel  that 
they  are  able  to  make  a  sufficiently  long  and  intelligent 
prayer;  perhaps  they  feel  that  they  are  too  busy  to  read  an 
extended  lesson  from  the  Scriptures.  I  am  also  positive 
that  one  reason  why  the  children  in  a  household  may  find 
family  worship  irksome  is  this :  the  prayers  are  too  indefinite 
and,  sometimes,  meaningless,  while  the  reading  of  the  Scrip- 
tures is  too  long-drawn-out,  and  the  passages  selected  inap- 
propriate to  the  occasion. 

Why  not  have  family  worship  something  like  this?  Let 
the  family  assemble  around  the  breakfast  table,  the  head  of 
the  household  reading  the  Scripture  lessons  suggested  in  this 
booklet,  then  use  the  prayers  indicated  for  each  day,  closing 
with  The  Lord's  Prayer  or  The  Apostles'  Creed,  or  offer 
such  a  simple  prayer  as  the  following :  "  Our  Father,  bless 
our  houcehold  to-day.  Take  care  of  our  children ;  protect 
them  in  time  of  danger ;  help  them  in  their  work  and  in  their 


Worship  in  the:  Home 

play.  Bless  their  father  and  their  mother  and  keep  us  all, 
an  unbroken  family  circle,  until  we  are  safe  home  with  thee. 
Amen."  Such  a  prayer  could  be  easily  offered,  and  be  made 
impressive  to  the  smallest  child. 

Most  of  us  fail  in  our  praying  at  the  point  of  definiteness. 
I  know  of  an  aged  man  who  used  to  begin  every  day  by  pray- 
ing with  his  household.  The  servants  came  to  family  wor- 
ship ;  the  men  from  the  fields  came  to  sit  with  the  house- 
hold and  worship  God.  The  name  of  each  one  was  men- 
tioned, and  an  individual  petition  offered  for  each.  They 
sang  a  hymn  together,  they  had  a  brief  Scripture  lesson,  and 
all  went  forth  to  toil,  realizing  that  God  was  with  them. 

If  the  family  altar  is  to  be  reestabhshed,  this  fact  needs  to 
be  kept  clearly  in  mind.  The  father  and  the  mother  must  be 
right  with  God.  Children  are  always  quick  to  detect  the  note 
of  insincerity,  and  there  is  no  place  where  this  reveals  itself 
more  clearly  than  in  the  words  we  use  in  prayer.  It  is  not 
so  much  what  we  say  when  we  pray,  as  the  way  we  say  it. 
As  a  matter  of  fact,  it  is  not  so  much  what  we  say  and  the 
way  we  say  it,  as  what  we  are  that  counts.  There  is  one 
prayer  which  the  head  of  the  household  should  continually 
offer.  It  is  this :  "  Search  me,  O  God,  and  know  my  heart ; 
try  me,  and  know  my  thoughts ;  and  see  if  there  be  any 
wicked  way  in  me."  Then,  too,  it  is  necessary  that  the 
prayer,  offered  in  the  morning,  should  be  lived  throughout 
the  day.  We  cannot  pray  one  way  and  live  another.  We 
cannot  ask  for  patience  and  be  impatient..  We  cannot  pray 
for  love  and  be  unlovely.  There  are  trees,  the  spread  of 
whose  roots  under  ground  quite  equals  the  spread  of  their 
branches  above  ground,  and  this  is  the  picture  of  the  true 
Christian.  Being  right  in  his  devotion,  he  must  needs  be 
right  in  his  daily  living. 

The  influence  of  family  worship  is  as  lasting  as  eternity. 
Many  a  boy  who  appears  restless  at  the  family  altar  has  an 
impression  made  upon  him  which  comes  back  to  him  with 
tremendous  force  in  after  years  when  he  is  out  in  the  world 
and  is  battling  with  sin.  Many  a  girl  is  kept  from  doing  that 
which   is   inconsistent,   because   of   her   recollection   of   the 


Worship  in  thk  Home 

trembling  tones  heard  in  her  father's  prayer,  and  the  sound 
of  her  mother's  voice  in  song.  Many  times  when  we  find 
ourselves  drifting,  we  suddenly  stop  as  if  a  hand  had 
reached  out  to  lay  hold  upon  us.  It  is  impossible  to  drift 
farther,  and  all  because  the  hand  is  a  memory,  and  the 
memory  brings  before  us  the  period  of  family  worship  when 
our  fathers  were  praying,  and  the  very  atmosphere  of 
heaven  was  about  us. 

Let  it  not  be  said  that  life  in  these  days  is  too  strenuous 
for  real  family  worship.  It  is  possible  that  we'  have  not 
the  time  for  extended  worship,  but  five  minutes  each  morn- 
ing thus  given  to  God  would  protect  a  household.  Surely  it 
is  possible,  when  the  Lord's  Day  comes,  to  assemble  the  en- 
tire household,  sing  a  hymn,  read  the  Scripture  together,  bow 
in  prayer,  and  thus  pledge  ourselves  to  a  faithful  and  con- 
sistent following  of  Christ  in  the  days  ahead  of  us? 

A  prayerless  home  is  a  powerless  home.  A  household 
protected  by  prayer  cannot  drift  far  from  God.  Therefore, 
if  we  would  have  our  homes  right  with  God,  and  our  chil- 
dren kept  from  drifting,  we  must  pray  not  only  for  our  loved 
ones,  but  with  them,  and  do  it  every  day. 

I  am  greatly  indebted  to  a  number  of  the  ministers  of  our 
Church  for  their  valuable  cooperation  in  the  compilation  of 
this  Manual  of  Devotions. 

J.  W.  C. . 


PuBusHERs'  Note 

If  Dr.  Chapman  could  have  known  in  advance  the  day 
when  God  would  call  him  from  earth,  he  could  not  have 
chosen  a  more  fitting  task  for  the  rounding  out  of  his  min- 
istry than  the  preparation  of  DAY  AFTER  DAY. 

Both  as  pastor  and  as  evangelist,  he  delighted  to  speak 
on  the  home  and  to  urge  with  all  his  great  power  the  duty 
and  privilege  of  Family  Religion. 

The  reading  of  the  proof  of  this  volume  was  one  of  the 
last  acts  of  his  fruitful  life. 


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It  is  suggested  that  the  members  of  the  household  sign 
this  Covenant  Card  as  indicating  their  faith  in  Jesus  Christ 
their  wilHngness  to  obey  Him  as  Lord  and  Master,  and 
their  readiness  to  confess  Him  before  men. 

I  was  once  holding  a  series  of  meetings  in  another  part  of 
the  world,  when  I  noticed  one  of  my  special  friends,  who  was 
occupying  a  seat  upon  the  platform,  busily  engaged  in  writ- 
ing. I  wondered  what  could  be  occupying  his  mind.  Later, 
I  found  out  that  he  was  planning  a  Family  Covenant  Card. 
I  was  preaching  that  evening  on  The  Home,  and  it  evidently 
occurred  to  him,  that  it  would  be  a  good  thing  to  have  his 
entire  household  enrolled  under  the  Family  Covenant.  He 
took  the  card  home  that  night  and  within  a  short  time  the 
names  of  father,  mother,  and  children  were  all  written  down. 
Two  of  his  boys  entered  the  service  of  their  country ;  one  of 
them  made  the  supreme  sacrifice  in  the  early  part  of  the  war, 
the  other  was  killed  in  the  spring  of  1918.  The  names  of 
both  of  these  young  officers  are  to  be  found  to-day  upon  the 
Covenant  Card,  and  I  can  quite  understand  how  their  dis- 
tinguished father  and  their  devoted  mother  feel  as  they  read 
their  names.  I  can  also  appreciate  the  sense  of  comfort  and 
joy  which  must  have  been  theirs  because  of  the  signatures 
of  their  two  sons. 

It  is  most  earnestly  recommended  that  on  some  special 
evening,  perhaps  on  Sunday  evening,  the  household  using 
this  book  be  gathered  together,  the  Family  Covenant  Card 
explained,  and  the  names  of  the  household  written  down. 


2IIj^  BInr&*ja  Pragf  r 

r\  UR  FATHER  which  art  in  heaven,  Hallowed  be  Thy 
^^  Name.  Thy  Kingdom  come.  Thy  will  be  done  in 
earth,  as  it  is  in  heaven.  Give  us  this  day  our  daily  bread. 
And  forgive  us  our  debts,  as  we  forgive  our  debtors.  And 
lead  us  not  into  temptation,  but  deliver  us  from  evil:  For 
Thine  is  the  Kingdom,  and  the  power,  and  the  glory,  for 
ever.    Amen. 

^The  Lord's  Prayer  may  be  added  at  the  close  of  each 
prayer  if  desired. 


T  BELIEVE  in  God  the  Father  Almighty,  Maker  of  heaven 
-■■  and  earth :  and  in  Jesus  Christ  His  only  Son,  our  Lord ; 
who  was  conceived  by  the  Holy  Ghost,  born  of  the  Virgin 
Mary,  suffered  under  Pontius  Pilate,  was  crucified,  dead, 
and  buried;  He  descended  into  hell;  the  third  day  He  rose 
again  from  the  dead ;  He  ascended  into  heaven,  and  sitteth 
on  the  right  hand  of  God  the  Father  Almighty;  from  thence 
He  shall  come  to  judge  the  quick  and  the  dead. 

I  believe  in  the  Holy  Ghost ;  the  holy  Catholic  Church ;  the 
communion  of  saints ;  the  forgiveness  of  sins ;  the  Resurrec- 
tion of  the  body ;  and  the  life  everlasting.    Amen. 


10 


T  WAS  glad  when  they  said  unto  me,  Let  us  go  into  the 
-■-  house  of  the  Lord.  Our  feet  shall  stand  within  thy  gates, 
O  Jerusalem.  Jerusalem  is  builded  as  a  city  that  is  com- 
pact together:  whither  the  tribes  go  up,  the  tribes  of  the 
Lord,  unto  the  testimony  of  Israel,  to  give  thanks  unto  the 
name  of  the  Lord.  For  there  are  set  thrones  of  judgment, 
the  thrones  of  the  house  of  David.  Pray  for  the  peace  of 
Jerusalem :  they  shall  prosper  that  love  thee.  Peace  be 
within  thy  walls,  and  prosperity  within  thy  palaces.  For  my 
brethren  and  companions'  sakes,  I  will  now  say.  Peace  be 
within  thee.  Because  of  the  house  of  the  Lord  our  God  I 
will  seek  thy  good.  —Psalm  122. 

T  WILL  offer  to  thee  the  sacrifice  of  thanksgiving,  and  will 
-*-  call  upon  the  name  of  the  Lord.  I  will  pay  my  vows 
unto  the  Lord  now  in  the  presence  of  all  his  people,  in  the 
courts  of  the  Lord's  house,  in  the  midst  of  thee,  O  Jerusalem. 
Praise  ye  the  Lord.  — Ps.  116:17-19. 

God  of  our  fathers,  we  thank  Thee  for  bringing  us 
safely  through  another  week  and  we  await  with  joy  the 
day  of  rest  and  holy  convocation.  Thou  knowest  the 
need  of  rest  from  toil  and  we  thank  Thee  that  from  the 
beginning  Thou  didst  ordain  a  day  of  rest  that  comes 
to  weary  toilers  like  spring  after  winter,  peace  after 
war,  light  after  darkness.  As  citizens  and  as  Chris- 
tians, may  we  love  Thy  day  and  seek  to  preserve  it  for 
ourselves  and  for  the  generations  yet  to  be.  O  King  of 
kings,  hear  our  prayer  for  our  Chief  Magistrate,  for 
the  members  of  his  Cabinet  and  for  Congress,  that  in 
these  days  of  perplexity  and  storm  they  may  be  guided 
by  Thy  Spirit  to  do  the  things  that  are  just  and  right. 
We  beseech  Thee  for  Thy  blessing  upon  our  country, 
its  commerce,  agriculture,  schools,  colleges,  homes,  and 
churches.  May  Thy  holy  will  be  the  law  of  our  lives 
and  under  the  guidance  of  Thy  Spirit  may  we  assist  in 
the  building  up  of  Thy  Kingdom  among  men.  Hear  us 
as  we  pray  for  Thy  blessing  upon  our  household  in  the 
name  of  Jesus  Christ,  Thy  Son.     Amen. 

—David  G.  WyliE,  D.  D. 

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Unn&ag  ilnrntng.  3^irBt  W^tk 


'Tp  HE  Lord  hear  thee  in  the  day  of  trouble ;  the  name  of 
**-  the  God  of  Jacob  defend  thee ;  send  thee  help  from  the 
sanctuary,  and  strengthen  thee  out  of  Zion ;  remember  all 
thy  offerings,  and  accept  thy  burnt  sacrifice ;  grant  thee 
according  to  thine  own  heart,  and  fulfill  all  thy  counsel.  We 
will  rejoice  in  thy  salvation,  and  in  the  name  of  our  God  we 
will  set  up  our  banners :  the  Lord  fulfill  all  thy  petitions. 
Now  know  I  that  the  Lord  saveth  his  anointed ;  he  will  hear 
him  from  his  holy  heaven  wnth  the  saving  strength  of  his 
right  hand.  Some  trust  in  chariots,  and  some  in  horses :  but 
we  will  remember  the  name  of  the  Lord  our  God.  They  are 
brought  down  and  fallen :  but  we  are  risen,  and  stand  up- 
right.    Save,  Lord :  let  the  king  hear  us  when  we  call. 

— Psalm  20. 

Another  day  hast  Thou  granted  unto  us,  gracious 
Father,  wherein  we  are  privileged  to  live  and  labor, 
love  and  pray.  We  thank  Thee  for  the  renewed  evi- 
dence of  Thy  daily  love  and  patience.  As  the  day,  so 
may  our  strength  be.  Help  us  to  sanctify  the  hours  by 
the  performance  of  all  duties,  great  or  small,  the 
Christlike  acquittal  of  our  responsibilities  with  God 
and  man,  and  the  divine  experience  of  Thy  approval. 
Bless  our  home,  our  church,  our  city,  our  state,  our 
land,  and  all  the  nations  of  the  earth.  Bless  all  who 
love  Thy  Kingdom  and  serve  Thee  within  its  borders 
throughout  the  world,  and  may  the  coming  of  nightfall 
see  Thy  will  done  in  many  seen  and  unseen  places. 
Preserve  precious  lives.  Strengthen  brave  souls.  Give 
ear  to  the  petition  of  the  true-hearted.  Succor  the 
weak.  Heal  the  sick.  Grant  Thy  peace  to  all  who  pass 
within  the  veil.  We  commend  to  Thee  and  to  Thy 
guidance  the  President  of  our  country  and  those  associ- 
ated with  him  in  the  direction  of  affairs  of  state.  All 
we  ask  is  for  Christ's  sake.     Amen. 

—Henry  j\I.  Mellen,  D.  D. 


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^txtBhn^  Morning,  iFirfit  W^^k 

"DELOVED,  let  us  love  one  another:  for  love  is  of  God; 
-*-^  and  every  one  that  loveth  is  born  of  God,  and  knovveth 
God.  He  that  loveth  not  knoweth  not  God ;  for  God  is  love. 
In  this  was  manifested  the  love  of  God  toward  us,  because 
that  God  sent  his  only  begotten  Son  into  the  world,  that  we 
might  live  through  him.  Herein  is  love,  not  that  we  loved 
God,  but  that  he  loved  us,  and  sent  his  Son  to  be  the  pro- 
pitiation for  our  sins.  Beloved,  if  God  so  loved  us,  we  ought 
also  to  love  one  another.  No  man  hath  seen  God  at  any  time. 
If  we  love  one  another,  God  dwelleth  in  us,  and  his  love  is 
perfected  in  us.  Hereby  know  we  that  we  dwell  in  him,  and 
he  in  us,  because  he  hath  given  us  of  his  Spirit.  And  we 
have  seen  and  do  testify  that  the  Father  sent  the  Son  to  be 
the  Saviour  of  the  world.  Whosoever  shall  confess  that 
Jesus  is  the  Son  of  God,  God  dwelleth  in  him,  and  he  in  God. 
And  we  have  known  and  believed  the  love  that  God  hath  to 
us.  God  is  love ;  and  he  that  dwelleth  in  love  dwelleth  in 
God,  and  God  in  him.  Herein  is  our  love  made  perfect,  that 
we  may  have  boldness  in  the  day  of  judgment :  because  as  he 
is,  so  are  we  in  this  world.  There  is  no  fear  in  love ;  but 
perfect  love  casteth  out  fear :  because  fear  hath  torment. 
He  that  feareth  is  not  made  perfect  in  love.  — I  John  47-18. 

O  God  and  Father,  from  the  reading  of  Thy  Holy 
Word  and  listening  to  Thy  voice  as  Thou  dost  spe^k  to 
us,  we  would  turn  to  commune  with  Thee  in  prayer. 
Fill  us  with  a  sense  of  thanksgiving,  because  we  are 
Thy  children  and  because  of  the  many  blessings  which 
Thou  dost  constantly  bestow  upon  us.  We  pray  Thee 
to  call  anew  to  our  minds  this  day  the  joy  of  living,  the 
joy  of  friendship,  the  joy  of  home,  the  joy  of  service. 
May  we  never  be  so  busy  with  the  mere  performance 
of  work  and  duty  as  to  miss  the  reward  of  seeing  the 
inner  significance  and  happiness  in  what  we  do.  For- 
give us  for  our  past  thoughtlessness  and  help  us,  we 
beseech  Thee,  to  have  "  the  mind  that  was  in  Christ  " 
and  to  go  about  doing  good.  And  thus,  O  Father,  as 
faithful  sons  and  daughters  of  Thine,  may  we  be  co- 
laborers  with  Thee  forever  in  Thy  Kingdom.  Through 
Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.    Amen. 

— Rev.  George  E.  Bevans. 

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^VT'EA,  if  thou  criest  after  knowledge,  and  liftest  up  thy 
-■■  voice  for  understanding ;  if  thou  seekest  her  as  silver, 
and  searchest  for  her  as  for  hid  treasures ;  then  shalt  thou 
understand  the  fear  of  the  Lord,  and  find  the  knowledge  of 
God.  For  the  Lord  giveth  wisdom :  out  of  his  mouth  com- 
eth  knowledge  and  understanding.  He  layeth  up  sound  wis- 
dom for  the  righteous :  he  is  a  buckler  to  them  that  walk  up- 
rightly. He  keepeth  the  paths  of  judgment,  and  preserveth 
the  way  of  his  saints.  Then  shalt  thou  understand  righteous- 
ness, and  judgment,  and  equity ;  yea,  every  good  path. 
When  wisdom  entereth  into  thine  heart,  and  knowledge  is 
pleasant  unto  thy  soul ;  discretion  shall  preserve  thee,  under- 
standing shall  keep  thee :  to  deliver  thee  from  the  way  of 
the  evil  man,  from  the  man  that  speaketh  froward  things. 

— Prov.  2:3-12. 

O  God,  we  thank  Thee  for  all  Thy  gracious  blessings 
in  the  past,  and  for  those  that  shall  yet  be  unto  us  and 
unto  our  children.  We  confess,  with  shame  and  sor- 
row, the  sins  that  must  have  grieved  Thee.  How  often 
we  have  said  the  words  of  prayer  for  the  coming  of 
Thy  Kingdom  but  have  failed  to  show  the  spirit  of 
brotherhood  that  is  its  life.  We  have  even  turned  to 
Thy  Word  when  we  have  not  really  desired  to  learn 
Thy  will,  for  our  feet  are  slow  in  the  path  of  obedi- 
ence. Forgive  us,  our  Father,  and  love  us  still.  O 
Thou  who  givest  songs  in  the  night,  comfort  all  who 
may  be  in  trouble  or  sorrow,  and  make  of  us  better  in- 
struments to  sound  Thy  praise.  Now,  as  the  day  calls 
us  to  unselfish  devotion  to  our  appointed  tasks,  waken 
us  to  a  true  sense  of  the  companionship  of  Christ,  give 
us  dauntless  hearts  to  follow  where  He  leads,  and  may 
the  day  thus  begun  and  continued  with  Him,  be 
crowned  with  everlasting  life.  This  we  ask  in  the 
name  of  our  Saviour  Lord.     Amen. 

— Charles  G.  Richards,  D.  D. 


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©tjurabaii  morning.  3Ktrfit  Wtsk 

"D  UT  the  Comforter,  which  is  the  Holy  Ghost,  whom  the 
^-^  Father  will  send  in  my  name,  he  shall  teach  you  all 
things,  and  bring  all  things  to  your  remembrance,  whatsoever 
I  have  said  unto  you.  Peace  I  leave  with  you,  my  peace  I 
give  unto  you :  not  as  the  world  giveth,  give  I  unto  you.  Let 
not  your  heart  be  troubled,  neither  let  it  be  afraid.  Ye  have 
heard  how  I  said  unto  you,  I  go  away,  and  come  again  unto 
you.  If  ye  loved  me,  ye  would  rejoice,  because  I  said,  I  go 
unto  the  Father :  for  my  Father  is  greater  than  I.  And  now 
1  have  told  you  before  it  come  to  pass,  that,  when  it  is  come 
to  pass,  ye  might  believe.  Hereafter  I  will  not  talk  much 
with  you:  for  the  prince  of  this  world  cometh,  and  hath 
nothing  in  me.  But  that  the  world  may  know  that  I  love  the 
Father ;  and  as  the  Father  gave  me  commandment,  even  so  I 
do.    Arise,  let  us  go  hence,  — John  14:26-31. 

Gracious  Lord,  we  have  known  Thee  by  many  names. 
We  have  called  Thee  our  Creator,  our  Protector,  our 
King,  our  Father  in  Heaven.  But  we  are  glad  that  we 
know  Thee  also  as  our  Saviour.  In  Jesus  Christ,  Thy 
Son,  Thou  hast  sought  us  and  found  us  and  saved  us. 
In  His  precious  blood  Thou  hast  washed  our  sins  away. 
To  His  keeping  power  Thou  hast  committed  our  souls. 
We  look  into  His  face  and  we  see  Thee  there,  and  there 
we  understand  Thy  love.  O  God,  help  us  to  take  the 
gospel  as  it  is  in  Christ  to  the  sinful,  the  anxious,  the 
broken-hearted.  He  is  sufficient  for  us.  He  will  be 
sufficient  for  them.  Lay  upon  Thy  servants  a  new 
sense  of  the  supreme  value  of  souls ;  make  us  once  more 
sure  that  only  spiritual  values  abide.  As  we  profess  the 
name  of  Jesus  Christ  convince  us  deeply  of  His  ex- 
pectations for  us.  Show  us  our  great  opportunity.  We 
ask  it  in  Jesus'  Name.     Amen. 

— Rev.  Frank  H.  Stevenson. 


IS 


A  S  THE  hart  panteth  after  the  water  brooks,  so  panteth 
•^^  my  soul  after  thee,  O  God.  My  soul  thirsteth  for  God, 
for  the  living  God:  when  shall  I  come  and  appear  before 
God?  My  tears  have  been  my  meat  day  and  night,  while 
they  continually  say  unto  me,  Where  is  Thy  God  ?  When  I 
remember  these  things,  I  pour  out  my  soul  in  me :  for  I  had 
gone  with  the  multitude,  I  went  with  them  to  the  house  of 
God,  with  the  voice  of  joy  and  praise,  with  a  multitude  that 
kept  holy-day.  Why  art  thou  cast  down,  O  my  soul?  and 
why  art  thou  disquieted  in  me  ?  hope  thou  in  God :  for  I  shall 
yet  praise  him  for  the  help  of  his  countenance.  O  my  God, 
my  soul  is  cast  down  within  me :  therefore  will  I  remember 
thee  from  the  land  of  Jordan,  and  of  the  Hermonites,  from 
the  hill  Mizar.  Deep  calleth  unto  deep  at  the  noise  of  thy 
water-spouts:  all  thy  waves  and  thy  billows  are  gone  over 
me.  Yet  the  Lord  will  command  his  lovingkindness  in  the 
daytime,  and  in  the  night  his  song  shall  be  with  me,  and  my 
prayer  unto  the  God  of  my  life.  Ps.  42:1-8. 

Most  gracious  Lord,  we  humbly  pray  Thee  to  keep 
us  this  day  under  Thy  constant  care,  making  us  ever 
conscious  of  our  dependence  upon  Thee.  Lead  us 
through  faith  into  the  joys  of  our  Lord  that  so  we  may 
have  strength  to  resist  evil,  endure  with  patience  what- 
ever may  arise  to  trouble  us,  and  at  all  times  possess 
the  vision  to  see,  and  strength  to  do,  Thy  holy  will. 
Prosper  us  in  our  several  activities,  and  in  the  labor  of 
our  hands.  Help  us  to  brighten  other  lives,  and  by  our 
steadfast  example  make  Thy  "wondrous  grace  a  reality 
unto  them.  Remember  with  Thy  favor  all  those  who 
toil,  and  those  who  are  in  any  kind  of  distress.  Sustain 
and  direct  those  in  places  of  responsibility  and  in- 
fluence. Through  the  power  of  Thy  Spirit,  may  the 
common  life  of  men  be  sanctified  unto  Thyself.  Re- 
fresh Thy  Church  with  power  from  on  high  so  that 
Thy  saving  health  may  be  known  unto  all  people,  and 
Thy  Kingdom  come  throughout  the  world.    Amen. 

— John  E.  Bushnei.l,  D.  D. 


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#at«rbau  ilorning,  3Ftrat  Wt^k 

AND  thou  shalt  remember  all  the  way  which  the  Lord  thy 
God  led  thee  these  forty  years  in  the  wilderness,  to  hum- 
ble thee,  and  to  prove  thee,  to  know  what  was  in  thine  heart, 
whether  thou  wouldest  keep  his  commandments,  or  no.  And 
he  humbled  thee,  and  suffered  thee  to  hunger,  and  fed  thee 
with  manna,  which  thou  knewest  not,  neither  did  thy  fathers 
know ;  that  he  might  make  thee  know  that  man  doth  not  live 
by  bread  only,  but  by  every  word  that  proceedeth  out  of  the 
mouth  of  the  Lord  doth  man  live.  Thy  raiment  waxed  not 
old  upon  thee,  neither  did  thy  foot  swell,  these  forty  years. 
Thou  shalt  also  consider  in  thine  heart,  that,  as  a  man  chast- 
eneth  his  son,  so  the  Lord  thy  God  chasteneth  thee.  There- 
fore thou  shalt  keep  the  commandments  of  the  Lord  thy  God, 
to  walk  in  his  ways,  and  to  fear  him.  For  the  Lord  thy  God 
bringeth  thee  into  a  good  land,  a  land  of  brooks  of  water,  of 
fountains  and  depths  that  spring  out  of  valleys  and  hills ;  a 
land  of  wheat,  and  barley,  and  vines,  and  fig  trees,  and  pome- 
granates ;  a  land  of  oil  olive,  and  honey ;  a  land  wherein  thou 
shalt  eat  bread  without  scarceness,  thou  shalt  not  lack  any 
thing  in  it;  a  land  whose  stones  are  iron,  and  out  of  whose 
hills  thou  mayest  dig  brass.  When  thou  hast  eaten  and  art 
full,  then  thou  shalt  bless  the  Lord  thy  God  for  the  good  land 
which  he  hath  given  thee.  — Deut.  8:2-10. 

Father,  we  thank  Thee  for  refreshing  sleep,  for  re- 
newed health  and  strength,  and  for  the  new  day,  with 
its  manifold  promises  of  usefulness  and  service.  Es- 
pecially do  we  thank  Thee  for  our  home  and  loved  ones. 
Grant  that  we  may  so  live  together  as  to  glorify  and 
honor  Thee,  and  be  an  inspiration  to  others.  Make  our 
home  a  foretaste  of  that  home  which  Thou  hast  pre- 
pared in  heaven  for  those  who  love  Thee.  We  thank 
Thee  for  the  children;  and  we  pray  that  Thou  wilt  give 
Thy  angels  charge  over  them  to  keep  them  in  all  their 
ways.  Grant  that  our  example  be  such  that  they,  fol- 
lowing in  our  footsteps,  may  be  led  into  lives  of  holi- 
ness and  usefulness.  May  Thy  Holy  Spirit  abide  with 
us  and  with  our  loved  ones.  Grant  us  an  ever-increas- 
ing desire  to  love  and  serve  Thee,  and  fill  our  hearts 
with  gratitude  to  Thee.  These  and  all  other  needful 
blessings  we  ask  for  Christ's  sake.     Amen. 

— Harry  P.  Ford. 
17 


IN  THE  end  of  the  sabbath,  as  it  began  to  dawn  toward 
the  first  day  of  the  week,  came  Mary  Magdalene  and  the 
other  Mary  to  see  the  sepulchre.  And,  behold,  there  was  a 
great  earthquake:  for  the  angel  of  the  Lord  descended  from 
heaven,  and  came  and  rolled  back  the  stone  from  the  door, 
and  sat  upon  it.  His  countenance  was  like  lightning,  and  his 
raiment  white  as  snow:  and  for  fear  of  him  the  keepers  did 
shake,  and  became  as  dead  men.  And  the  angel  answered 
and  said  unto  the  women,  Fear  not  ye :  for  I  know  that  ye 
seek  Jesus,  which  was  crucified.  He  is  not  here :  for  he  is 
risen,  as  he  said.  Come,  see  the  place  where  the  Lord  lay. 
And  go  quickly,  and  tell  his  disciples  that  he  is  risen  from 
the  dead  ;  and,  behold,  he  goeth  before  you  into  Galilee  ;  there 
shall  ye  see  him :  lo,  I  have  told  you.  And  they  departed 
quickly  from  the  sepulchre  with  fear  and  great  joy;  and  did 
run  to  bring  his  disciples  word.  And  as  they  went  to  tell  his 
disciples,  behold,  Jesus  met  them,  saying.  All  hail.  And  they 
came   and   held  him  by  the   feet,   and   worshipped  him. 

— Matt.  28:1-9. 

Father,  we  thank  Thee  for  the  return  of  Thy  holy 
day  with  its  sacred  memories  and  sweet  fellowship. 
Thou  hast  set  it  apart,  commanding  us  to  remember  it 
by  keeping  it  separate.  May  it  minister  to  us  in  all 
good  ways,  renewing  us  in  body,  mind,  and  spirit,  so 
that  we  shall  be  equipped  for  the  tasks  that  await  us. 
Impress  upon  our  hearts  the  message  for  the  day  that 
comes  to  us  from  Thy  Word.  May  Christ  be  unto  us 
a  risen,  reigning  Lord  whose  Cross  is  our  ground  of 
hope,  and  whose  will,  is  our  supreme  commandment. 
May  the  thought  of  His  resurrection  victory  be  our 
constant  inspiration,  enabling  us  to  bear  our  load  as 
becometh  those  who  have  been  raised  into  newness  of 
life  in  Him  who  is  alive  forevermore.  Hear  us  as  we 
pray,  and  accept  us,  now  and  always,  in  Jesus  Christ 
who  loved  us  and  gave-  Himself  for  us.     Amen. 

—Edgar  P.  Hill,  D.  D. 


18 


"OLESSED  be  the  God  and  Father  of  our  Lord  Jesus 
^-^  Christ,  which  according  to  his  abundant  mercy  hath  be- 
gotten us  again  unto  a  Hvely  hope  by  the  resurrection  of 
Jesus  Christ  from  the  dead,  to  an  inheritance  incorruptible, 
and  undefiled,  and  that  fadeth  not  away,  reserved  in  heaven 
for  you.  *  *  *  ^n(j  if  jQ  Q^\i  Qn  the  Father,  who  with- 
out respect  of  persons  judgeth  according  to  every  man's 
work,  pass  the  time  of  your  sojourning  here  in  fear:  foras- 
much as  ye  know  that  ye  were  not  redeemed  with  corruptible 
things,  as  silver  and  gold,  from  your  vain  conversation  re- 
ceived by  tradition  from  your  fathers ;  but  with  the  precious 
blood  of  Christ,  as  of  a  lamb  without  blemish  and  without 
spot :  who  verily  was  foreordained  before  the  foundation  of 
the  word,  but  was  manifest  in  these  last  times  for  you,  who 
by  him  do  believe  in  God,  that  raised  him  up  from  the  dead, 
and  gave  him  glory ;  that  your  faith  and  hope  might  be  in 
God.  Seeing  ye  have  purified  your  souls  in  obeying  the  truth 
through  the  Spirit  unto  unfeigned  love  of  the  brethren,  see 
that  ye  love  one  another  with  a  pure  heart  fervently :  being 
born  again,  not  of  corruptible  seed,  but  of  incorruptible,  by 
the  word  of  God,  which  liveth  and  abideth  for  ever.  For  all 
flesh  is  as  grass,  and  all  the  glory  of  man  as  the  flower  of 
grass.  The  grass  withereth,  and  the  flower  thereof  falleth 
away :  but  the  word  of  the  Lord  endureth  for  ever. 

—I  Peter  1:3,  4,  ^7-25- 

Our  Heavenly  Father,  we  thank  Thee  for  the  safety 
and  comfort  in  which  we  have  passed  the  night.  We 
praise  Thee  for  the  morning  light  and  the  joy  of  life. 
Every  good  thing  that  we  have  is  Thy  gift  to  us.  May 
we  never  forget  to  thank  Thee.  Help  us  all  this  day  to 
be  industrious  and  cheerful,  brave  and  kind;  to  speak 
the  truth,  to  do  our  duty,  to  love  and  help  one  another. 
May  we  remember  that  Thou,  God,  seest  us,  and  may 
the  remembrance  always  encourage  and  comfort  us. 
Bless  our  family.  May  we  be  loyal  to  one  another,  to 
our  home,  and  to  the  good  things  which  we  have  been 
taught.  Forgive  our  sins,  help  us  to  win  the  victory 
over  our  temptations,  and  save  us  now  and  unto  life 
everlasting;  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

— William  R.  Taylor,  D.  D. 
19 


THUS  saith  the  Lord,  Let  not  the  wise  man  glory  in  his 
wisdom,  neither  let  the  mighty  man  glory  in  his  might, 
let  not  the  rich  man  glory  in  his  riches :  but  let  him  that 
glorieth  glory  in  this,  that  he  understandeth  and  knoweth  me, 
that  I  am  the  Lord  which  exercise  lovingkindness,  judgment, 
and  righteousness,  in  the  earth :  for  in  these  things  I  delight, 
saith  the  Lord.  -  — ^Jer.  9:23,  24. 

Lj^OR  this  cause  we  also,  since  the  day  we  heard  it,  do  not 
-■■  cease  to  pray  for  you,  and  to  desire  that  ye  might  be 
filled  with  the  knowledge  of  his  will  in  all  wisdom  and  spir- 
itual understanding ;  that  ye  might  walk  worthy  of  the  Lord 
unto  all  pleasing,  being  fruitful  in  every  good  work,  and  in- 
creasing in  the  knowledge  of  God;  strengthened  with  all 
might,  according  to  his  glorious  power  unto  all  patience  and 
longsufifering  with  joyfulness ;  giving  thanks  unto  the 
Father,  which  hath  made  us  meet  to  be  partakers  of  the  in- 
heritance of  the  saints  in  light.  — Col.  i  :g-i2. 

Almighty  God,  Source  of  all  power,  help  us  to  live  on 
high  levels  this  day  and  strengthen  us  in  our  resolve  to 
be  open-eared  to  the  call  of  conscience  for  service  or 
sacrifice,  and  open-minded  to  views  or  opinions  which 
differ  from  our  own.  Help  us  to  work  and  not  to 
worry;  to  be  energetic  and  not  fussy;  to  guard  confi- 
dences and  cherish  friendships;  to  be  loyal  to  princi- 
ple ;  to  make  no  promises  we  cannot  keep  and  to  make 
no  foolish  promises ;  to  be  faithful  to  every  honest  obli- 
gation ;  to  be  patient  under  provocation ;  sweet-tem- 
pered under  criticism;  charitable  in  our  judgments;  to 
honor  no  one  because  of  riches,  to  despise  no  one  be- 
cause of  poverty;  to  be  respectful  to  age,  gentle  to  the 
weak,  helpful  to  the  fallen,  sympathetic  with  the  sad, 
courteous  to  all;  to  fear  nothing  but  sin,  hate  nothing 
but  hypocrisy,  covet  nothing  but  character;  and  at  last 
to  feel  that  we  have  left  the  world  a  little  better  because 
we  stayed  awhile,  facing  death  unalarmed,  with  faith 
in  Christ  who  made  of  the  grave  a  covered  way  that 
all  who  love  and  trust  Him  might  walk  into  the  larger 
and  perfect  life.     Amen. 

— Daniel  Hoeeman  Martin,  D.  D. 

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A  ND  seeing  the  multitudes,  he  went  up  into  a  mountain : 
'^^  and  when  he  was  set,  his  disciples  came  unto  him :  and 
he  opened  his  mouth,  and  taught  them,  saying,  Blessed  are 
the  poor  in  spirit :  for  their's  is  the  kingdom  of  heaven. 
Blessed  are  they  that  mourn:  for  they  shall  be  comforted. 
Blessed  are  the  meek:  for  they  shall  inherit  the  earth. 
Blessed  are  they  which  do  hunger  and  thirst  after  righteous- 
ness :  for  they  shall  be  filled.  Blessed  are  the  merciful :  for 
they  shall  obtain  mercy.  Blessed  are  the  pure  in  heart :  for 
they  shall  see  God.  Blessed  are  the  peacemakers :  for  they 
shall  be  called  the  children  of  God.  Blessed  are  they  which 
are  persecuted  for  righteousness'  sake :  for  their's  is  the 
kingdom  of  heaven.  Blessed  are  ye,  when  men  shall  revile 
you,  and  persecute  you,  and  shall  say  all  manner  of  evil 
against  you  falsely,  for  my  sake.  Rejoice,  and  be  exceeding 
glad :  for  great  is  your  reward  in  heaven :  for  so  persecuted 
they  the  prophets  which  were  before  you.  — Matt.  5  :i-i2. 

Heavenly  Father,  we  desire  to  remember,  this  day, 
that  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ  loved  the  Church  and  gave 
Himself  for  it.  Wilt  Thou  graciously  inspire  our 
hearts  with  a  like  love  and  loyalty,  that  we  may  be  will- 
ing, if  need  be,  to  die  for  His  Church?  Reveal  to  us  in 
these  days  as  the  old  order  changeth,  how  Thy  Church 
is  to  serve  in  the  new  era.  Help  us  to  read  aright  the 
signs  of  these  days,  and  out  of  Thy  treasure  store  of 
truth  to  bring  forth  things  new  and  old,  that  we  may 
adequately  present  Christ  to  the  world.  Raise  up,  we 
beseech  Thee,  great  leaders  and  prophets  for  these 
times,  men  who  have  the  same  mind  that  was  in  Christ, 
men  after  Thine  own  heart,  so  that  Thy  Kingdom  may 
come,  and  Thy  Name  be  glorified.     Amen. 

— William  H.  Hudnut,  D.  D. 


21 


®I|urj8bay  Morning,  B^tanh  Mttk 

HAST  thou  not  known?  hast  thou  not  heard,  that  the 
everlasting  God,  the  Lord,  the  Creator  of  the  ends  of 
the  earth,  f ainteth  not,  neither  is  weary  ?  there  is  no  search- 
ing of  his  understanding.  He  giveth  power  to  the  faint ;  and 
to  them  that  have  no  might  he  increaseth  strength.  Even  the 
youths  shall  faint  and  be  weary,  and  the  young  men  shall 
utterly  fall:  but  they  that  wait  upon  the  Lord  shall  renew 
their  strength ;  they  shall  mount  up  with  wings  as  eagles ; 
they  shall  run,  and  not  be  weary ;  and  they  shall  walk,  and 
not  faint.  — Is  a.  40:28-31. 

PJ^OR  which  cause  we  faint  not ;  but  though  our  outward 
■*-  man  perish,  yet  the  inward  man  is  renewed  day  by  day. 
For  our  light  affliction,  which  is  but  for  a  moment,  worketh 
for  us  a  far  more  exceeding  and  eternal  weight  of  glory ; 
while  we  look  not  at  the  things  which  are  seen,  but  at  the 
things  which  are  not  seen :  for  the  things  which  are  seen  are 
temporal ;  but  the  things  which  are  not  seen  are  eternal. 

—II  Cor.  4:16-18. 

O  God,  our  Lord,  be  Thou  our  Guide  and  forbid  that 
we  should  wander  from  Thy  paths.  Create  in  us,  O 
Lord,  we  pray,  a  deeper  love  for  that  which  is  good, 
and  a  keener  hatred  for  whatsoever  is  evil.  So  may  we 
grow  more  and  more  in  grace,  and  in  likeness  to  our 
blessed  Saviour.  We  beseech  Thee,  O  Lord,  make  this 
home  Thy  home,  sanctified  by  Thy  presence.  May  only 
that  be  done  which  shall  be  well-pleasing  in  Thy  sight. 
Keep  us  in  the  love  of  God.  We  pray,  too,  for  loved 
ones  far  and  near.  We  thank  Thee  that  nothing  can 
separate  us  from  the  love  of  Christ.  So  we  gladly 
commend  all  to  Thy  safe-keeping,  praying  that  Thou 
wilt  do  for  them  even  better  than  we  can  ask  or 
think.  Go  with  us  where  we  go  this  day.  Strengthen 
us  for  all  of  life's  daily  tasks  and  give  us  grace  to  do 
them  as  unto  the  Lord.  We  ask  all  through  Jesus 
Christ  our  Lord.    Amen. 

— Charles  L  Candee. 


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^rxhu^  Morning,  ^etanh  Wttk 

P>  UT  thou,  O  Lord,  shalt  endure  for  ever ;  and  thy  remem- 
-*-'  brance  unto  all  generations.  Thou  shalt  arise,  and  have 
mercy  upon  Zion :  for  the  time  to  favour  her,  yea,  the  set 
time,  is  come.  For  thy  servants  take  pleasure  in  her  stones, 
and  favour  the  dust  thereof.  So  the  heathen  shall  fear  the 
name  of  the  Lord,  and  all  the  kings  of  the  earth  thy  glory. 
When  the  Lord  shall  build  up  Zion,  he  shall  appear  in  his 
glory.  He  will  regard  the  prayer  of  the  destitute,  and  not 
despise  their  prayer.  This  shall  be  written  for  the  genera- 
tion to  come:  and  the  people  which  shall  be  created  shall 
praise  the  Lord.  For  he  hath  looked  down  from  the  height 
of  his  sanctuary  ;  from  heaven  did  the  Lord  behold  the  earth  ; 
to  hear  the  groaning  of  the  prisoner ;  to  loose  those  that  are 
appointed  to  death.  — Ps.  102:12-20. 

O  Lord,  our  Heavenly  Father,  Almighty  and  Ever- 
lasting God,  to  Thy  mercy  we  now  commend  ourselves. 
Watch  over  us,  O  Thou  Shepherd  of  Israel.  Let  Thine 
eye  be  ever  upon  us,  and  Thine  everlasting  arms  round 
about  us.  We  adore  Thee  for  all  the  blessings  we  are 
continually  receiving  from  Thy  hand.  What  shall  we 
render  unto  Thee  for  all  Thy  benefits  conferred  upon 
us?  Give  us  grace  to  glorify  Thee  in  our  bodies  and  in 
our  spirits  which  are  Thine.  We  praise  Thee  for  all 
Thy  mercies;  and  beseech  Thee  to  forgive  us  all  our 
sins  which  are  more  than  we  can  number,  and  greater 
than  we  can  express :  for  in  many  things  we  offend  con- 
tinually. Grant  us  daily  repentance  toward  Thee,  O 
God,  and  faith  toward  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ.  Heal  all 
our  backslidings,  receive  us  graciously,  and  love  us 
freely.  Help  us  to  deny  ourselves,  to  take  up  our  cross, 
and  to  follow  Christ.  Make  us  more  humble,  more 
thankful,  more  holy.  Preserve  us  from  everything  that 
would  dishonor  Christ's  holy  Name,  and  keep  us  faith- 
ful to  the  end.    Amen. 

— From  "  Guidance  in  Prayer."  bv  M.  E.  H. 


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^aturba^  Morning,  ^wan^  Wttk 

LAY  not  up  for  yourselves  treasures  upon  earth,  where 
moth  and  rust  doth  corrupt,  and  where  thieves  break 
through  and  steal:  but  lay  up  for  yourselves  treasures  in 
heaven,  where  neither  moth  nor  rust  doth  corrupt,  and  where 
thieves  do  not  break  through  nor  steal:  for  where  your 
treasure  is,  there  will  your  heart  be  also.  The  light  of  the 
body  is  the  eye :  if  therefore  thine  eye  be  single,  thy  whole 
body  shall  be  full  of  light.  But  if  thine  eyes  be  evil,  thy 
whole  body  shall  be  full  of  darkness.  If  therefore  the  light 
that  is  in  thee  be  darkness,  how  great  is  that  darkness !  No 
man  can  serve  two  masters :  for  either  he  will  hate  the  one, 
and  love  the  other;  or  else  he  will  hold  to  the  one,  and  de- 
spise the  other.  Ye  cannot  serve  God  and  mammon.  *  *  * 
Therefore  take  no  thought,  saying,  What  shall  we  eat?  or, 
What  shall  we  drink?  or.  Wherewithal  shall  we  be  clothed? 
(For  after  all  these  things  do  the  Gentiles  seek:)  for  your 
heavenly  Father  knoweth  that  ye  have  need  of  all  these 
things.  But  seek  ye  first  the  kingdom  of  God,  and  his  right- 
eousness ;  and  all  these  things  shall  be  added  unto  you. 

—Matt.  6:19-24,  31-33. 

For  this  day,  O  Father,  we  pray  for  clear  minds,  pure 
hearts,  and  an  earnest  purpose  in  everything  that  we 
may  be  called  upon  to  do.  Give  us  patience  under  all 
provocation  and  grant  that  we  may  come  to  the  close  of 
the  day  blessing  Thee  for  every  hour  that  we  have 
spent  doing  our  daily  tasks  and  serving  Thee.  During 
the  night  give  us  the  rest  that  we  require  for  the  new 
day.  Keep  us  from  all  sins ;  help  us  to  overcome  every 
temptation  and  lead  us,  directing  us  in  every  thought 
and  deed.  Accept  our  gratitude  for  every  blessing  and 
keep  us  safe  under  Thy  protection  until  the  hour  shall 
come  when  we  shall  lay  down  our  burdens  and  enter 
upon  the  fruition  of  eternal  life.  All  this  we  ask  for 
Christ's  sake.    Amen. 

—Cornelius  M.  Steffens,  D.  D. 


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^utthag  Homing,  Qlljirh  Wtsk 

"pOR  what  fellowship  hath  righteousness  with  unright- 
^  eousness?  and  what  communion  hath  light  with  dark- 
ness? and  what  concord  hath  Christ  with  Belial?  or  what 
part  hath  he  that  believeth  with  an  infidel  ?  and  what  agree- 
ment hath  the  temple  of  God  with  idols?  for  ye  are  the 
temple  of  the  living  God ;  as  God  hath  said,  I  will  dwell 
in  them,  and  walk  in  them ;  and  I  will  be  their  God,  and  they 
shall  be  my  people.  Wherefore  come  out  from  among  them, 
and  be  ye  separate,  saith  the  Lord,  and  touch  not  the  unclean 
thing ;  and  I  will  receive  you,  and  will  be  a  Father  unto  you, 
and  ye  shall  be  my  sons  and  daughters,  saith  the  Lord  Al- 
mighty. —II  Cor.  6:14-18. 

THEN  they  that  feared  the  Lord  spake  often  one  to  an- 
other :  and  the  Lord  hearkened,  and  heard  it,  and  a  book 
of  remembrance  was  written  before  him  for  them  that  feared 
the  Lord,  and  that  thought  upon  his  name.  And  they  shall 
be  mine,  saith  the  Lord  of  hosts,  in  that  day  when  I  make  up 
my  jewels ;  and  I  will  spare  them,  as  a  man  spareth  his  own 
son  that  serveth  him,  — Mal.  3:16, 17. 

Almighty  God,  our  Heavenly  Father,  grant  us  Thy 
blessing  as  we  assemble  in  Thy  presence,  this  Sabbath 
morning.  Help  us  to  realize  that  Thou  art  here  waiting 
to  welcome  us,  and-  grant  us  the  grace  Thou  seest  we 
need.  Give  us  guidance  from  Thy  Word  and  help  us 
to  a  true  understanding  of  Thy  providences,  so  that  we 
may  see  clearly  the  path  of  duty  in  which  Thou  wouldst 
have  us  to  go.  Give  us  strength  that  we  may  walk 
therein  and  overcome  all  the  difficulties  that  we  meet. 
Take  away  from  us  all  fear  of  what  man  may  say  or 
do.  Deliver  us  from  the  power  of  all  temptations  that 
would  entice  us  from  the  path  of  duty.  Increase  our 
sense  of  Thy  nearness  to  us,  of  Thy  love  for  us,  and  of 
Thy  willingness  to  bestow  upon  us  all  needed  grace. 
Make  us  more  humble,  teachable,  and  responsive  to  the 
calls  of  conscience  and  to  the  leadings  of  Thy  Holy 
Spirit.  Help  us  to  live  consistent  Christian  lives  that 
many,  through  us,  may  be  led  to  Christ.  Forgive  all 
our  sins  and  shortcomings,  and  seal  us  unto  everlasting 
salvation.    Through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.    Amen. 

— From  "  Guidance  in  Prayer." 
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Mflitbag  iinrnttig,  ©Ijirb  Wttk 

T  ET  not  your  heart  be  troubled :  ye  believe  in  God,  believe 
-*-^  also  in  me.  In  my  Father's  house  are  many  mansions : 
if  it  were  not  so,  I  would  have  told  you.  I  go  to  prepare  a 
place  for  you.  And  if  I  go  and  prepare  a  place  for  you,  I 
will  come  again,  and  receive  you  unto  myself ;  that  where  I 
am,  there  ye  may  be  also.  — John  14:1-3. 

X)  UT  I  would  not  have  you  to  be  ignorant,  brethren,  con- 
-^-^  cerning  them  which  are  asleep,  that  ye  sorrow  not,  even 
as  others  which  have  no  hope.  For  if  we  believe  that  Jesus 
died  and  rose  again,  even  so  them  also  which  sleep  in  Jesus 
will  God  bring  with  him.  For  this  we  say  unto  you  by  the 
word  of  the  Lord,  that  we  which  are  alive  and  remain  unto 
the  coming  of  the  Lord  shall  not  prevent  them  which  are 
asleep.  For  the  Lord  himself  shall  descend  from  heaven 
with  a  shout,  with  the  voice  of  the  archangel,  and  with  the 
trump  of  God:  and  the  dead  in  Christ  shall  rise  first:  then 
we  which  are  alive  and  remain  shall  be  caught  up  together 
with  them  in  the  clouds,  to  meet  the  Lord  in  the  air :  and  so 
shall  we  ever  be  with  the  Lord.  — I  Thess.  4:13-17. 

We  bless  Thee,  O  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  that  in  Thy 
death  Thou  hast  revealed  the  Father  and  hast  brought 
us  nigh  unto  God.  We  thank  Thee  that  we  are  ac- 
cepted in  Thee,  and  that  there  is  no  barrier  to  our  free 
access  into  our  Father's  presence.  We  rejoice  with  ex- 
ceeding great  joy.  We  call  upon  our  souls  and  all  that 
is  within  us  to  bless  and  praise  and  magnify  Thee.  We 
joy  also  in  Thy  resurrection  and  in  the  hope  of  Thy 
glorious  returning.  Prosper  us,  O  blessed  God,  in  all 
that  unto  which  we  put  our  hands.  Prevent  us  from 
doing  what  we  ought  not  to  do,  and,  as  without  Thee 
we  are  unable  to  please  Thee,  may  Thy  Holy  Spirit 
direct  and  rule  us.  May  our  hearts  be  filled  with  Thy 
love,  our  lips  with  gentle  and  helpful  words,  and  our 
hands  with  kind,  unselfish  deeds,  and  keep  us  ever 
watchful  for  Thine  appearing.  We  ask  it  in  Thy 
precious  Name.    Amen. 

— From  "  Guidance  in  Prayer." 

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^ntBtsiXi  Horning,  ©Ijtrli  Mttk 

n^HUS  saith  the  Lord  God;  In  the  day  that  I  shall  have 
■'-  cleansed  you  from  all  your  iniquities  I  will  also  cause 
you  to  dwell  in  the  cities,  and  the  wastes  shall  be  builded. 
And  the  desolate  land  shall  be  tilled,  whereas  it  lay  desolate 
in  the  sight  of  all  that  passed  by.  And  they  shall  say.  This 
land  that  was  desolate  is  become  like  the  garden  of  Eden ; 
and  the  waste  and  desolate  and  ruined  cities  are  become 
fenced,  and  are  inhabited.  Then  the  heathen  that  are  left 
round  about  you  shall  know  that  I  the  Lord  build  the  ruined 
places,  and  plant  that  that  was  desolate :  I  the  Lord  have 
spoken  it,  and  I  will  do  it.  Thus  saith  the  Lord  God ;  I  will 
yet  for  this  be  enquired  of  by  the  house  of  Israel,  to  do  it  for 
them;  I  will  increase  them  with  men  like  a  flock.  As  the 
holy  flock,  as  the  flock  of  Jerusalem  in  her  solemn  feasts ;  so 
shall  the  waste  cities  be  filled  with  flocks  of  men :  and  they 
shall  know  that  I  am  the  Lord.  — Ezek.  36 :33-38. 

Loving  Father,  we  would  thank  Thee  for  the  sim- 
plicity and  the  greatness  of  Thy  truth  which  Thou  hast 
given  to  us.  We  thank  Thee  that  the  youngest,  as  well 
as  the  oldest,  can  understand  it.  We  thank  Thee  that 
we  have  mind  and  conscience  to  respond  to  the  ideals 
which  Thou  boldest  before  us.  To-day  our  hearts  lead 
us  to  praise  and  thank  Thee  for  what  Thy  Fatherhood 
means  to  us.  Thou  art  continually  giving  us  many 
good  and  perfect  gifts.  We  look  out  upon  the  world 
made  beautiful  by  Thy  sunshine  and  rain.  We  gather 
food  and  flowers  which  come  so  abundantly  from  Thy 
hand.  We  rejoice  in  our  home,  in  kind  friends  and 
pleasant  surroundings  with  which  Thou  hast  blessed  us. 
All  day  long  we  are  conscious  of  Thy  guidance  and  at 
night  we  fall  asleep  knowing  we  are  safe  with  Thee. 
Truly,  O  Lord,  in  Thee  do  we  live  and  move  and  have 
our  being.  And  as  Thou  dost  so  love  us,  may  we  be 
ever  ready  and  eager  by  loving  and  helping  others  to 
show  our  gratitude  to  Thee.  May  we  make  the  world 
brighter  and  happier  by  reason  of  Thy  Spirit  dwelling 
within  us.  In  the  Name  of  Jesus  Christ  our  Saviour 
do  we  pray.    Amen. 

— Rev.  George  E.  Bevans. 

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'T^HESE  things  saith  he  that  is  holy,  he  that  is  true,  he 
-*•  that  hath  the  key  of  David,  he  that  openeth,  and  no  man 
shutteth ;  and  shutteth,  and  no  man  openeth ;  I  know  thy 
works :  behold,  I  have  set  before  thee  an  open  door,  and  no 
man  can  shut  it :  for  thou  hast  a  little  strength,  and  hast  kept 
my  word,  and  hast  not  denied  my  name.  *  *  *  Because 
thou  hast  kept  the  word  of  my  patience,  I  also  will  keep  thee 
from  the  hour  of  temptation,  which  shall  come  upon  all  the 
world,  to  try  them  that  dwell  upon  the  earth.  Behold,  I 
come  quickly:  hold  that  fast  which  thou  hast,  that  no  man 
take  thy  crown.  Him  that  overcometh  will  I  make  a  pillar 
in  the  temple  of  my  God,  and  he  shall  go  no  more  out :  and 
I  will  write  upon  him  the  name  of  my  God,  and  the  name  of 
the  city  of  my  God,  which  is  new  Jerusalem,  which  cometh 
down  out  of  heaven  from  my  God :  and  I  will  write  upon 
him  my  new  name.  —Rev.  3  7,  8,  10-12. 

Our  Heavenly  Father,  we  gladly  commit  ourselves  as 
a  household  to  Thy  care  for  the  day.  We  cannot  fore- 
see what  it  may  contain  for  us  and  our  loved  ones,  but 
we  know  Thy  heart  of  love,  and  are  sure  that  all  things 
do  work  together  for  good  to  us  who  love  Thee,  and  are 
kept  by  Thy  purpose.  We  give  ourselves  anew  to  Thee 
for  the  uses  of  Thy  will.  Show  us  the  largest  oppor- 
tunities for  obedience  and  keep  our  hearts  eager  for 
them.  We  take  our  place  before  Thee  as  intercessors 
for  the  world  in  its  struggle  and  need.  Work  in  the 
hearts  of  all  men  the  spirit  of  repentance  and  obedi- 
ence, that  they  may  be  turned  from  the  evil  way  in 
which  they  go.  Remember  in  tender  love  the  mission- 
aries of  the  Cross  everywhere,  and  all  workers  for 
good  who  serve  the  needs  of  their  fellows.  Keep  them 
and  us  from  sin  through  this  day  by  the  power  of  the 
Holy  Spirit,  who  dwells  with  us  by  Thy  grace.  Keep 
us  steady  in  heart  and  will,  and  hopeful  for  that 
glorious  future  which  Thou  hast  promised  us  in  Jesus 
Christ,  our  Lord.    Amen. 

— Cleland  B.  McAfee,  D.  D. 


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T  ET  my  cry  come  near  before  thee,  O  Lord :  give  me  un- 
-■--'  derstanding  according  to  thy  word.  Let  my  supplica- 
tion come  before  thee :  dehver  me  according  to  thy  word. 
My  Hps  shall  utter  praise,  when  thou  hast  taught  me  thy 
statutes.  My  tongue  shall  speak  of  thy  word :  for  all  thy 
commandments  are  righteousness.  Let  thine  hand  help  me ; 
for  I  have  chosen  thy  precepts.  I  have  longed  for  thy  salva- 
tion, O  Lord  ;  and  thy  law  is  my  delight.         — Ps.  119:169-174. 

'T^EACH  me,  O  Lord,  the  way  of  thy  statutes ;  and  I  shall 
-*-  keep  it  unto  the  end.  Give  me  understanding,  and  I 
shall  keep  thy  law ;  yea,  I  shall  observe  it  with  my  whole 
heart.  Make  me  to  go  in  the  path  of  thy  commandments ; 
for  therein  do  I  delight.  Incline  my  heart  unto  thy  testi- 
monies, and  not  to  covetousness.  Turn  away  mine  eyes 
from  beholding  vanity ;  and  quicken  thou  me  in  thy  way. 
Stablish  thy  word  unto  thy  servant,  who  is  devoted  to  thy 
fear.  Turn  away  my  reproach  which  I  fear:  for  thy  judg- 
ments are  good.  Behold,  I  have  longed  after  thy  precepts : 
quicken  me  in  thy  righteousness.  — Ps.  119:33-40. 

Almighty  God,  we  thank  Thee  for  the  light  of  Thy 
face,  which  always  welcomes  our  approach  to  Thee. 
We  desire  to  acknowledge  Thee  in  all  the  events  of 
life,  and  to  own  Thee  as  the  Giver  of  every  good  and 
perfect  gift.  Thou  only  art  holy.  Thou  only  art  from 
everlasting  to  everlasting.  In  our  weakness  we  come 
to  Thee.  Cleanse  our  hearts,  charm  away  our  fears, 
chasten  our  spirits,  that  we  may  distrust  ourselves  and 
find  rest  unto  our  souls  in  Thee.  Accept  our  thanks 
for  all  Thy  grace  and  goodness;  for  home  and  loved 
ones ;  for  health  and  happiness ;  for  work  to  do  and 
strength  to  do  it;  for  the  open  door  of  prayer,  and  for 
Thy  love  revealed  to  us  in  the  Cross  of  Christ,  Com- 
fort the  sorrowing  and  reveal  Thyself  to  those  whose 
plans  have  been  broken  and  whose  purposes  have  been 
disappointed.  Bless  to  us  our  daily  task,  the  home 
where  our  heart  is,  the  children  who  are  dear  to  us. 
Inspirit  us  for  the  duties  of  the  day.  Be  with  us  in  our 
going  out  and  coming  in,  and  may  the  evening  hour 
bring  us  rest  and  peace.     In  Jesus'  name.     Amen. 

—Hugh  T.  Kerr,  D.  D. 
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Jribai,  iUnrntitg,  Sljirb  Wttk 

T  T  NTO  thee  it  was  shewed,  that  thou  mightest  know  that 
^^  the  Lord  he  is  God ;  there  is  none  else  beside  him.  Out 
of  heaven  he  made  thee  to  hear  his  voice,  that  he  might  in- 
struct thee :  and  upon  earth  he  shewed  thee  his  great  fire : 
and  thou  heardest  his  words  out  of  the  midst  of  the  fire' 
And  because  he  loved  thy  fathers,  therefore  he  chose  their 
seed  after  them,  and  brought  thee  out  in  his  sight  with  his 
mighty  power  out  of  Egypt.  *  *  *  Know  therefore  this 
day,  and  consider  it  in  thine  heart,  that  the  Lord  he  is  God  in 
heaven  above,  and'  upon  the  earth  beneath :  there  is  none 
else.  Thou  shalt  keep  therefore  his  statutes,  and  his  com- 
mandments, which  I  command  thee  this  day,  that  it  may 
go  well  with  thee,  and  with  thy  children  after  thee,  and  that 
thou  mayest  prolong  thy  days  upon  the  earth,  which  the  Lord 
thy  God  giveth  thee,  for  ever.  _deut.  4 :35-37,  39,  40. 

^  HEREFORE  shall  ye  lay  up  these  my  words  in  your 
heart  and  in  your  soul,  and  bind  them  for  a  sign  upon 
your  hand,  that  they  may  be  as  frontlets  between  your  eyes. 
And  ye  shall  teach  them  your  children,  speaking  of  them' 
when  thou  sittest  in  thine  house,  and  when  thou  walkest  by 
the  way,  when  thou  liest  down,  and  when  thou  risest  up. 
And  thou  shalt  write  them  upon  the  door  posts  of  thine 
house,  and  upon  thy  gates :  that  your  days  may  be  multi- 
plied, and  the  days  of  your  children,  in  the  land  which  the 
Lord  sware  unto  your  fathers  to  give  them,  as  the  days  of 
heaven  upon  the  earth.  _D,^^   ^^  .^^_^^^ 

O  Thou  whose  heart  is  touched  with  the  feeling  of 
our  infirmities,  whose  patience  is  our  daily  wonder,  and 
whose  gentleness  is  our  hourly  gain,  to  Thee  we  come 
in  this  body  of  our  humiliation,  depressed  by  our  fail- 
ures, discouraged  by  our-  sins,  shocked  by  our  un- 
ChristHkeness,  to  tell  Thee  all.  Wilt  Thou  graciously 
forgive  us,  cleanse  us  of  all  evil,  empower  us  for 
victory,  and,  renewing  us  in  the  likeness  of  Thy  Son 
grant  us  Thy  peace ;  for  Jesus'  sake.    Amen. 

—William  H.  Hudnut,  D.  D. 

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EMEMBER,  O  Lord,  thy  tender  mercies  and  thy  lov- 
ingkindnesses  ;  for  they  have  been  ever  of  old.  Remem- 
ber not  the  sins  of  my  youth,  nor  my  transgressions :  accord- 
ing to  thy  mercy  remember  thou  me  for  thy  goodness'  sake, 
O  Lord.  Good  and  upright  is  the  Lord :  therefore  will  he 
teach  sinners  in  the  way.  The  meek  will  he  guide  in  judg- 
ment :  and  the  meek  will  he  teach  his  way.  All  the  paths  of 
the  Lord  are  mercy  and  truth  unto  such  as  keep  his  covenant 
and  his  testimonies.  Eor  thy  name's  sake,  O  Lord,  pardon 
mine  iniquity ;  for  it  is  great.  What  man  is  he  that  f eareth 
the  Lord?  him  shall  he  teach  in  the  way  that  he  shall  choose. 
His  soul  shall  dwell  at  ease ;  and  his  seed  shall  inherit  the 
earth.  The  secret  of  the  Lord  is  with  them  that  fear  him ; 
and  he  will  shew  them  his  covenant.  Mine  eyes  are  ever 
toward  the  Lord ;  for  he  shall  pluck  my  feet  out  of  the  net. 
Turn  thee  unto  me,  and  have  mercy  upon  me  ;  for  I  am  deso- 
late and  afflicted.  The  troubles  of  my  heart  are  enlarged :  O 
bring  thou  me  out  of  my  distresses.  Look  upon  mine  afflic- 
tion and  my  pain ;  and  forgive  all  my  sins.  — Ps.  25 :6-i8. 

Heavenly  Father,  in  the  fresh  and  fateful  hours  of  a 
new  day,  deliver  us  from  sin  and  selfishness,  from  dis- 
couragement and  self-pity,  and  from  any  inducement 
to  distrust  Thee  or  to  doubt  Thy  love.  Set  our  feet  in 
.paths  of  helpfulness  and  service,  guide  us  safely 
through  all  perplexities  and  distractions  of  the  world; 
and  may  we  find  blessedness  and  peace  when  the 
shadows  of  the  evening  are  stretched  out.  Bless  the 
members  of  our  household,  helping  them  to  the  full 
performance  of  their  duty,  and  fortify  them  against 
besetting  weaknesses.  May  we,  together,  make  this  a 
happy  home,  bearing  each  other's  burdens,  showing  af- 
fection and  kindliness  one  to  another,  and  living  as  be- 
cometh    children    of    the    Kingdom.      Through    Jesus 

Christ  our  Lord.    Amen. 

—Samuel  V.  V.  Holmes,  D.  D. 


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^itnbag  Morning,  ^anrti}  Wttk 

TN  THE  beginning  was  the  Word,  and  the  Word  was 
-■-  with  God,  and  the  Word  was  God.  The  same  was  in  the 
beginning  with  God.  All  things  were  made  by  him;  and 
without  him  was  not  any  thing  made  that  was  made.  In  him 
was  life ;  and  the  Hfe  was  the  light  of  men.  And  the  light 
shineth  in  darkness ;  and  the  darkness  comprehended  it  not. 
There  was  a  man  sent  from  God,  whose  name  was  John. 
The  same  came  for  a  witness,  to  bear  witness  of  the  Light, 
that  all  men  through  him  might  believe.  He  was  not  that 
Light,  but  was  sent  to  bear  witness  of  that  Light.  That  was 
the  true  Light,  which  lighteth  every  man  that  cometh  into 
the  world.  He  was  in  the  world,  and  the  world  was  made 
by  him,  and  the  world  knew  him  not.  He  came  unto  his 
own,  and  his  own  received  him  not.  But  as  many  as  re- 
ceived him,  to  them  gave  he  power  to  become  the  sons  of 
God,  even  to  them  that  believe  on  his  name.       —John  i  :i-i2. 

Our  Heavenly  Father,  we  thank  Thee  for  the  sleep 
of  the  night,  and  for  refreshed  minds  and  bodies.  We 
praise  Thee  for  what  Thou  art  and  for  the  revelation 
which  Thou  hast  made  of  Thyself  to  us  in  Thy  Word 
and  in  the  person  of  Thy  dear  Son,  our  Saviour.  We 
desire  to  live  this  day  so  as  to  please  Thee  in  all 
things.  May  we  know  Thy  will  and  may  we  delight 
at  all  times  to  do  it.  Bless  our  household  and  our 
friends.  Guard  us,  we  pray  Thee,  from  the  dangers 
of  the  day,  and  keep  us  in  the  hour  of  temptation. 
Make  us  sensitive  to  every  approach  of  evil,  and 
when  the  day  is  done  may  we  realize  that  we  have 
been  walking  in  true  fellowship  with  Thee.  Bless  our 
country,  guide  our  President,  and  be  especially  near 
to  all  who  need  Thy  help.     Amen. 

— J.  Wilbur  Chapman,  D.  D. 


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Monhn^  Morning.  3^ourtI|  M^j^k 

A  BIDE  in  me,  and  I  in  you.  As  the  branch  cannot  bear 
-^^  fruit  of  itself,  except  it  abide  in  the  vine ;  no  more  can 
ye,  except  ye  abide  in  me.  I  am  the  vine,  ye  are  the 
branches :  He  that  abideth  in  me,  and  I  in  him,  the  same 
bringeth  forth  much  fruit :  for  without  me  ye  can  do  noth- 
ing. If  a  man  abide  not  in  me,  he  is  cast  forth  as  a  branch, 
and  is  withered;  and  men  gather  them,  and  cast  them  into 
the  fire,  and  they  are  burned.  If  ye  abide  in  me,  and  my 
words  abide  in  you,  ye  shall  ask  what  ye  will,  and  it  shall  be 
done  unto  you.  Herein  is  my  Father  glorified,  that  ye  bear 
much  fruit ;  so  shall  ye  be  my  disciples.  As  the  Father  hath 
loved  me,  so  have  I  loved  you:  continue  ye  in  my  love.  If 
ye  keep  my  commandments,  ye  shall  abide  in  my  love ;  even 
as  I  have  kept  my  Father's  commandments,  and  abide  in  his 
love.  These  things  have  I  spoken  unto  you,  that  my  joy 
might  remain  in  you,  and  that  your  joy  might  be  full.  This 
is  my  commandment,  That  ye  love  one  another,  as  I  have 
loved  you.  Greater  love  hath  no  man  than  this,  that  a  man 
lay  down  his  life  for  his  friends.  — John  15:4-13. 

Ever-living  God,  our  Father,  we  give  Thee  humble 
and  heartfelt  thanks  that  we  have  been  permitted  to 
enter  the  gateway  of  a  new  day,  refreshed  and 
strengthened  by  the  sleep  of  the  night.  Show  us  how 
we  can  redeem  the  mistakes  of  yesterday.  Fill  us  with 
courage,  cheer,  and  hope.  Help  us  to  grow  to  the  full 
stature  of  Thy  plans  for  our  lives.  Make  us  strong  in 
the  hour  of  temptation,  alert  in  the  hour  of  opportu- 
nity. Keep  us  so  near  to  Thee  that  our  wills  may  be 
responsive  to  Thine,  our  love  unselfish,  our  work 
honest.  Control  our  tempers  and  our  tongues  this  day. 
Banish  our  worries,  soothe  our  sorrows,  sweeten  our 
thoughts,  and  inspire  us  with  confidence  in  Thy  watch- 
ful care,  so  that  at  nightfall  we  may  hand  back  this  bit 
of  eternity,  which  Thou  gavest  us  at  morn,  unstained 
by  active  or  intentional  sin.     Amen. 

— DaniEIv  Hoffman  Martin,  D.  D. 


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npHE  steps  of  a  good  man  are  ordered  by  the  Lord:  and 
-*-  he  deHghteth  in  his  way.  Though  he  fall,  he  shall  not 
be  utterly  cast  down :  for  the  Lord  upholdeth  him  with  his 
hand.  I  have  been  yoimg,  and  now  am  old ;  yet  have  I  not 
seen  the  righteous  forsaken,  nor  his  seed  begging  bread.  He 
is' ever  merciful,  and  lendeth;  and  his  seed  is  blessed.  De- 
part from  evil,  and  do  good;  and  dwell  for  evermore. 
*  *  *  I  have  seen  the  wicked  in  great  power,  and  spread- 
ing himself  like  a  green  bay  tree.  Yet  he  passed  away,  and, 
lo,  he  was  not :  yea,  I  sought  him,  but  he  could  not  be  found. 
Mark  the  perfect  man,  and  behold  the  upright :  for  the  end 
of  that  man  is  peace.  But  the  transgressors  shall  be  de- 
stroyed together:  the  end  of  the  wicked  shall  be  cut  off. 
But  the  salvation  of  the  righteous  is  of  the  Lord :  he  is 
their  strength  in  the  time  of  trouble.  And  the  Lord  shall 
help  them,  and  deliver  them :  he  shall  deliver  them  from 
the  wicked,  and  save  them,  because  they  trust  in  him. 

— Ps.  37:23-27,  35-40. 

Heavenly  Father,  we  are  entering  upon  another  day. 
On  its  very  threshold  we  seek  Thy  guidance,  we  pray 
for  Thy  presence.  Give  us  the  courage  in  these  coming 
hours  to  do  Thy  will,  to  answer  Thy  purpose  in  our 
lives,  to  walk  in  Thy  paths,  and  to  reveal  Thy  love. 
Give  us  wisdom  in  dealing  with  every  problem  that 
seeks  our  solution,  give  us  the  word  in  season  that  we 
may  answer  correctly  every  question  which  comes  to 
us  in  the  home,  in  business,  in  the  social  circle.  May 
we  so  act  and  speak  and  live  that  the  world  shall  take 
knowledge  of  us  that  we  have  been  with  Jesus.  We 
are  grateful  to  Thee  for  Thy  Son  who  has  become  our 
Guide  along  the  way  which  we  must  travel.  May  He 
be  our  close  Companion  this  day,  inspiring  our  motives, 
cheering  us  if  discouraged,  giving  us  strength  for  every 
task,  and  increasing  our  faith  when  the  way  is  beset 
with  trials  and  darkened  with  temptations.  May  we 
always  realize  that  His  grace  is  sufficient  for  us  and 
that  we  can  do  all  things  through  Christ  who 
strengthens  us.     In  His  Name  we  ask  it.    Amen. 

— Harlan  G.  Mendenhall,  D.  D. 

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AND  she  said,  As  the  Lord  thy  God  Uveth,  I  have  not  a 
cake,  but  an  handful  of  meal  in  a  barrel,  and  a  little  oil 
in  a  cruse :  and,  behold,  I  am  gathering  two  sticks,  that  I  may 
go  in  and  dress  it  for  me  and  my  son,  that  we  may  eat  it,  and 
die.  And  Elijah  said  unto  her,  Fear  not ;  go  and  do  as  thou 
hast  said :  but  make  me  thereof  a  little  cake  first,  and  bring  it 
unto  me,  and  after  make  for  thee  and  for  thy  son.  For  thus 
saith  the  Lord  God  of  Israel,  The  barrel  of  meal  shall  not 
waste,  neither  shall  the  cruse  of  oil  fail,  until  the  day  that  the 
Lord  sendeth  rain  upon  the  earth.  And  she  went  and  did 
according  to  the  saying  of  Elijah :  and  she,  and  he,  and  her 
house,  did  eat  many  days.  And  the  barrel  of  meal  wasted 
not,  neither  did  the  cruse  of  oil  fail,  according  to  the  word 
of  the  Lord,  which  he  spake  by  Elijah.        —I  Kings  17:12-16. 

Our  Heavenly  Father,  we  enter  into  Thy  presence 
through  the  ever  open  gateway  of  prayer.  Thou  wilt 
never  close  this  way.  Thou  wilt  never  refuse  our  call. 
And  when  we  are  in  Thy  presence  we  have  found  that 
Thou  hast  anticipated  our  coming  and  the  answer  has 
revealed  a  love  which  always  does  far  more  abundantly 
for  us  than  we  have  asked  or  even  thought.  We  praise 
Thee  for  the  loving-kindness  with  which  Thou  hast 
crowned  our  lives,  for  the  tender  mercies  that  have 
followed  us  day  by  day.  We  are  Thy  children  and 
Thou  hast  provided  for  our  wants.  With  a  shepherd's 
tender  care  Thou  hast  led  us  into  pastures  that  are 
green  and  beside  waters  that  are  still.  Goodness  and 
mercy  have  followed  us  all  our  days,  and  we  are  as- 
sured that  Thou  wilt  never  leave  us  or  forsake  us. 
Accept  our  heartfelt  thanks  for  all  the  evidences  of 
Thy  care  and  mercy,  and  guide  us  through  the  day  that 
lies  before  us  with  Thy  presence  and  Thine  eye.  For 
Christ's  sake.    Amen. 

— HARI.AN  G.  Mendenhall,  D.  D. 


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np  HE  Lord  is  my  shepherd  ;  I  shall  not  want.  He  maketh 
■*-  me  to  lie  down  in  green  pastures :  he  leadeth  me  beside 
the  still  waters.  He  restoreth  my  soul :  he  leadeth  me  in  the 
paths  of  righteousness  for  his  name's  sake.  Yea,  though  I 
walk  through  the  valley  of  the  shadow  of  death,  I  will  fear 
no  evil:  for  thou  art  with  me;  thy  rod  and  thy  staff  they 
comfort  me.  Thou  preparest  a  table  before  me  in  the  pres- 
ence of  mine  enemies :  thou  anointest  my  head  with  oil ;  my 
cup  runneth  over.  Surely  goodness  and  mercy  shall  follow 
me  all  the  days  of  my  life :  and  I  will  dwell  in  the  house  of 
the  Lord  for  ever.  —Psalm  23. 

T  AM  the  good  shepherd :  the  good  shepherd  giveth  his  life 
-■-  for  the  sheep.  But  he  that  is  an  hireling,  and  not  the 
shepherd,  whose  own  the  sheep  are  not,  seeth  the  wolf  com- 
ing, and  leaveth  the  sheep,  and  fieeth :  and  the  wolf  catcheth 
them,  and  scattereth  the  sheep.  The  hireling  fieeth,  because 
he  is  an  hireling,  and  careth  not  for  the  sheep.  I  am  the  good 
shepherd,  and  know  my  sheep,  and  am  known  of  mine.  As 
the  Father  knoweth  me,  even  so  know  I  the  Father:  and  I 
lay  down  my  life  for  the  sheep.  —John  10:11-15. 

Gracious  God,  may  each  day  find  us  nearer  the  ideals 
which  we  have  learned  from  our  Master,  Christ.  May 
we  accomplish  the  difficult  task  of  transforming  the 
daily  pathway  of  common  duties  into  the  road  that 
leads  to  the  threshold  of  heaven.  Keep  us  rigidly  hon- 
est, transparently  pure,  and  joyously  undisturbed  in 
the  midst  of  life's  confusions,  because  of  our  perfect 
confidence  in  Thee.  Guide  and  bless  all  parents,  all 
children,  and  any  strangers  who  share  the  warm  hospi- 
tality of  family  hearthsides,  and  at  eventide  when  the 
day  is  done,  may  we  be  conscious  that  we  have  so  lived 
as  not  to  be  ashamed  to  leave  the  record  in  Thy  hands. 
This  we  ask  for  Christ's  sake.    Amen. 

— Stanley  White,  D.  D. 


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T^OR  the  Lord  shall  comfort  Zion :  he  will  comfort  all  her 
-*-  waste  places  ;  and  he  will  make  her  wilderness  like  Eden, 
and  her  desert  like  the  garden  of  the  Lord ;  joy  and  gladness 
shall  be  found  therein,  thanksgiving,  and  the  voice  of  mel- 
ody. Hearken  unto  me,  my  people  ;  and  give  ear  unto  me,  O 
my  nation :  for  a  law  shall  proceed  from  me,  and  I  will  make 
my  judgment  to  rest  for  a  light  of  the  people.  My  righteous- 
ness is  near ;  my  salvation  is  gone  forth,  and  mine  arms  shall 
judge  the  people  ;  the  isles  shall  wait  upon  me,  and  on  mine 
arm  shall  they  trust.  — Isa.  51:3-5. 

npHEREFORE  the  redeemed  of  the  Lord  shall  return, 
-■-  and  come  with  singing  unto  Zion;  and  everlasting  joy 
shall  be  upon  their  head :  they  shall  obtain  gladness  and  joy ; 
and  sorrow  and  mourning  shall  flee  away.  I,  even  L  am  he 
that  comf  orteth  you :  who  art  thou,  that  thou  shouldest  be 
afraid  of  a  man  that  shall  die,  and  of  the  son  of  man  which 
shall  be  made  as  grass  ;  and  f  orgettest  the  Lord  thy  maker, 
that  hath  stretched  forth  the  heavens,  and  laid  the  founda- 
tions of  the  earth ;  and  hast  feared  continually  every  day 
because  of  the  fury  of  the  oppressor,  as  if  he  were  ready  to 
destroy?  and  where  is  the  fury  of  the  oppressor? 

—Isa.  51  :ii-i3. 

God  of  all  comfort  and  Father  of  all  mercies.  Thou 
art  the  fountain  of  everlasting  life  !  We  would  obtain 
joy  and  gladness  that  sorrow  and  sighing  may  flee 
away.  Remember,  O  Lord,  all  of  the  interests  of  our 
lives.  Guard  those  whom  we  love,  whether  near  or 
far,  from  all  danger  and  ill.  Guide  them  and  us  upon 
the  untried  pathway  of  this  new  day.  Bring  us  to  the 
eventide  without  sin  and  without  shame.  We  pray  for 
our  beloved  nation  and  for  all  the  peoples  of  earth. 
May  Thy  divine  love  be  shed  abroad  in  all  human 
hearts.  Uphold  the  missionaries  of  the  Cross  at  home 
and  abroad.  Overthrow  all  oppression  and  injustice 
and  hasten,  we  beseech  Thee,  the  coming  of  the  King- 
dom of  Thy  dear  Son,  our  Saviour.  Hear,  O  Father, 
the  cries  of  our  hearts  as  well  as  the  words  of  our 
mouths;  forgive  all  our  sins  and  save  us  with  an  ever- 
lasting salvation  for  Jesus'  sake.    Amen. 

— William  Hiram  Foulkes,  D.  D. 
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^aturbag  UJorning,  3tourtIj  Mttk 

A  ND  when  they  came  to  Marah,  they  could  not  drink  of 
■^^  the  waters  of  Marah,  for  they  were  bitter :  therefore  the 
name  of  it  was  called  Marah.  And  the  people  murmured 
against  Moses,  saying,  What  shall  we  drink?  And  he  cried 
unto  the  Lord ;  and  the  Lord  shewed  him  a  tree,  which  when 
he  had  cast  into  the  waters,  the  waters  were  made  sweet : 
there  he  made  for  them  a  statute  and  an  ordinance,  and  there 
he  proved  them,  and  said,  If  thou  wilt  diligently  hearken  to 
the  voice  of  the  Lord  thy  God,  and  wilt  do  that  which  is 
right  in  his  sight,  and  wilt  give  ear  to  his  commandments, 
and  keep  all  his  statutes,  I  will  put  none  of  these  diseases 
upon  thee,  which  I  have  brought  upon  the  Egyptians :  for  I 
am  the  Lord  that  healeth  thee.  And  they  came  to  Elim, 
where  were  twelve  wells  of  water,  and  threescore  and  ten 
palm   trees :    and   they   encamped   there   by   the   waters. 

—Ex.  15:23-27. 

Our  Father,  grant  that  this  home  may  be  full  of  light, 
even  as  all  the  children  of  Israel  had  light  in  their 
dwellings  in  the  days  when  there  was  darkness  in  the 
land  of  Egypt.  May  the  light  of  Thy  truth  lead  us  to 
see  God  in  all  the  world  of  wonder  and  of  beauty  in 
which  we  live,  and  always  to  love  the  truth  and  to  hate 
lying  and  deceit  and  dishonesty.  May  the  light  of  Thy 
word  in  the  Bible  be  a  lamp  unto  our  footsteps.  May 
the  light  of  Thy  love  be  shed  abroad  in  our  hearts, 
making  us  happy  and  healthful  and  useful.  We  will 
fear  no  evil  for  Thou  art  with  us.  May  the  light  of 
the  Cross  of  Christ  compel  us  to  lives  of  sacrificial 
service.  May  this  Christian  home  be  a  light  whereby 
others  shall  be  lightened  in  the  way  everlasting.  Bless 
our  church  and  all  agencies  which  seek  to  forward  the 
causes  of  God  and  humanity.  In  the  name  of  Jesus 
Christ,  our  Redeemer.     Amen. 

• — JosiAH  Sibley,  D.  D. 


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^uttbag  morning,  3?tftl|  Wttk 

^  I  ^HOU  shalt  not  avenge,  nor  bear  any  grudge  against  the 
-*-  children  of  thy  people,  but  thou  shalt  love  thy  neigh- 
bour as  thyself :  I  am  the  Lord.  *  *  *  Ye  shall  keep 
my  sabbaths,  and  reverence  my  sanctuary :  I  am  the  Lord. 
*  *  *  Thou  shalt  rise  up  before  the  hoary  head,  and 
honour  the  face  of  the  old  man,  and  fear  thy  God :  I  am  the 
Lord.  And  if  a  stranger  sojourn  with  thee  in  your  land,  ye 
shall  not  vex  him.  But  the  stranger  that  dwelleth  with  you 
shall  be  unto  you  as  one  born  among  you,  and  thou  shalt  love 
him  as  thyself ;  for  ye  were  strangers  in  the  land  of  Egypt: 
I  am  the  Lord  your  God.  Ye  shall  do  no  unrighteousness  in 
judgment,  in  meteyard,  in  weight,  or  in  measure.  Just  bal- 
ances, just  weights,  a  just  ephah,  and  a  just  hin,  shall  ye 
have :  I  am  the  Lord  your  God,  which  brought  you  out  of  the 
land  of  Egypt.  Therefore  shall  ye  observe  all  my  statutes, 
and   all   my  judgments,   and   do  them :   I   am  the   Lord. 

—Lev.  19:18,  30,  32-37. 

Our  Father  which  art  in  heaven,  we  adore  Thee  and 
trust  Thee.  In  mercy  Thou  hast  made  us,  and  in  love 
Thou  hast  redeemed  us  from  our  sins.  Perfect  our 
faith  so  that,  beheving  in  Thee,  we  may  rejoice  with 
joy  unspeakable  and  full  of  glory.  Give  us,  we  pray 
Thee,  large  measures  of  grace,  and  open  Thou  our  eyes 
that  we  may  behold  wondrous  things  out  of  Thy  law. 
Make  our  lives  after  the  pattern  of  the  man  Christ 
Jesus,  our  Lord,  and  at  all  times  may  we  seek  those 
things  which  are  pure,  lovely,  and  of  good  report.  And 
as  Thou  hast  called  us  to  serve  Thee,  help  us  to  be 
faithful  laborers  in  Thy  Kingdom.  Quench  in  us,  O 
Thou  Lord  of  our  life,  all  wrong  desires.  Deliver  us 
from  selfishness  and  pride,  from  sloth  and  idleness, 
from  narrowness  of  mind  and  hardness  of  heart. 
Cleanse  our  hearts  from  anger,  malice,  and  envy,  from 
covetousness  and  greed,  and  from  all  the  lusts  that  war 
against  the  soul.  Fill  our  hearts,  we  beseech  Thee, 
with  the  grace  of  Thy  Holy  Spirit;  make  us  kind,  long- 
suffering,  and  gentle;  give  us  grace  to  serve  Thee 
faithfully,  and  receive  us  at  last  into  Thine  everlasting 
Kingdom.    Through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.    Amen. 

— From  "  Guidance  in  Prayer." 
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Matibnii  ilnmtttg,  3FiftI|  Wr^k 

T>  UT  God,  who  is  rich  in  mercy,  for  his  great  love  where- 
■^-^  with  he  loved  us,  even  when  we  were  dead  in  sins,  hath 
quickened  us  togetlier  with  Christ,  (by  grace  ye  are  saved;) 
and  hath  raised  us  up  together,  and  made  us  sit  together  in 
heavenly  places  in  Christ  Jesus :  that  in  the  ages  to  come  he 
might  shew  the  exceeding  riches  of  his  grace  in  his  kindness 
toward  us  through  Christ  Jesus.  For  by  grace  are  ye  saved 
through  faith ;  and  that  not  of  yourselves :  it  is  the  gift  of 
God :  not  of  works,  lest  any  man  should  boast.  For  we  are 
his  workmanship,  created  in  Christ  Jesus  unto  good  works, 
which  God  hath  before  ordained  that  we  should  walk  in 
them.  .  .  .  Now  therefore  ye  are  no  more  strangers 
and  foreigners,  but  fellowcitizens  with  the  saints,  and  of  the 
household  of  God ;  and  are  built  upon  the  foundation  of  the 
apostles  and  prophets,  Jesus  Christ  himself  being  the  chief 
corner  stone ;  in  whom  all  the  building  fitly  framed  together 
groweth  unto  an  holy  temple  in  the  Lord :  in  whom  ye  also 
are  builded  together  for  an  habitation  of  God  through  the 
Spirit.  — Eph.  2:4-10,  19-22. 

Heavenly  Father,  we  are  before  Thee  this  morning 
to  renew  our  pledges  of  allegiance  and  devotion.  The 
more  we  know  of  Thee  and  of  Thy  life  here  among 
people  the  more  we  rejoice  in  being  allowed  to  call 
Thee  Father.  We  bring  before  Thee  our  family  circle, 
those  of  us  who  bow  together  and  those  who  are  away 
from  home.  Time  and  space  do  not  really  separate 
us  for  our  hearts  are  constantly  finding  one  another, 
and  Thou  art  our  very  close  bond.  We  pray  for  those 
who  are  in  distress  of  any  sort  and  those  who  are  filled 
with  special  rejoicing — for  all  of  these  we  seek  a  bless- 
ing and  to  Thee  we  commend  each  of  them.  Our 
church  is  precious  to  us  and  for  it  also  we  want  to  pray. 
What  we  are  eager  for  is  that  our  hearts'  cry  shall  in- 
clude all  of  our  fellow  men  everywhere.  We  come 
through  the  sacrificial  merits  and  the  reigning  worth 
and  the  present  comfort  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ  and 
under  the  direct  guidance  of  Thy  Holy  Spirit  to  offer 
our  prayer.     Amen. 

— Lapsley  a.  McAfee,  D.  D. 

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STurabaij  Morning,  iFiftlj  Wesk 

A  ND  he  shall  judge  among  many  people,  and  rebuke 
-^"^  strong  nations  afar  off;  and  they  shall  beat  their  swords 
into  plowshares,  and  their  spears  into  pruninghooks :  nation 
shall  not  lift  up  a  sword  against  nation,  neither  shall  they 
learn  war  any  more.  But  they  shall  sit  every  man  under  his 
vine  and  under  his  fig  tree ;  and  none  shall  make  them 
afraid :  for  the  mouth  of  the  Lord  of  hosts  hath  spoken  it.- 

— MicAH  4:3,  4. 

'TpHE  wolf  also  shall  dwell  with  the  lamb,  and  the  leopard 
-^  shall  lie  down  with  the  kid ;  and  the  calf  and  the  young 
lion  and  the  f  atling  together ;  and  a  little  child  shall  lead 
them.  And  the  cow  and  the  bear  shall  feed ;  their  young 
ones  shall  lie  down  together :  and  the  lion  shall  eat  straw  like 
the  ox.  And  the  sucking  child  shall  play  on  the  hole  of  the 
asp,  and  the  weaned  child  shall  put  his  hand  on  the  cocka- 
trice' den.  They  shall  not  hurt  nor  destroy  in  all  my  holy 
mountain:  for  the  earth  shall  be  full  of  the  knowledge  of 
the  Lord,  as  the  waters  cover  the  sea.  — Isa.  11:6-9. 

Living  and  loving  God,  our  Father  and  our  Friend, 
Thou  hast  in  Thy  wisdom  created  all  things;  for  Thy 
pleasure  they  are  and  were  created.  To  know  Thee  is 
life;  to  serve  Thee  is  freedom;  to  praise  Thee  is  our 
chiefest  joy.  As  Thou  hast  created  us  in  Thine  own 
image,  so,  in  the  light  of  this  new  day  of  opportunity 
and  duty,  recreate  us  in  the  likeness  of  Him  who  is  the 
unchanging  Light  of  life,  and  the  unfailing  Source  of 
strength  and  comfort.  Help  us  in  childlike  faith  anew 
to  accept  Him  and  faithfully  to  follow  in  His  steps.  In 
Him  may  our  sins  be  forgiven,  our  affections  purified, 
our  wills  controlled,  our  labors  blessed.  Sanctify,  by 
the  indwelling  of  Thy  Spirit,  our  worship  in  the  home 
and  in  the  church,  hallow  our  holy  relationships,  make 
useful  and  joyful  our  lives.  For  Thy  great  Name's 
sake.    Amen. 

^W.  H.  W.  Boyle,  D.  D. 


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M^buFsbajj  Morning,  J^iftlj  Mt^k 

A  ND  being  in  Bethany  in  the  house  of  Simon  the  leper, 
-^^  as  he  sat  at  meat,  there  came  a  woman  having  an  ala- 
baster box  of  ointment  of  spikenard  very  precious ;  and  she 
brake  the  box,  and  poured  it  on  his  head.  And  there  were 
some  that  had  indignation  within  themselves,  and  said,  Why 
was  this  waste  of  the  ointment  made?  For  it  might  have 
been  sold  for  more  than  three  hundred  pence,  and  have  been  | 
given  to  the  poor.  And  they  murmured  against  her.  And 
Jesus  said,  Let  her  alone ;  why  trouble  ye  her  ?  she  hath 
wrought  a  good  work  on  me.  For  ye  have  the  poor  with  you 
always,  and  whensoever  ye  will  ye  may  do  them  good :  but 
me  ye  have  not  always.  She  hath  done  what  she  could :  she 
is  come  a  forehand  to  anoint  my  body  to  the  burying.  Verily 
I  say  unto  you,  Wheresoever  this  gospel  shall  be  preached 
throughout  the  whole  world,  this  also  that  she  hath  done 
shall  be  spoken  of  for  a  memorial  of  her.  — Mark  14:3-9. 

Gracious  God,  we  thank  Thee  for  the  guardian  care 
and  the  rich  bounty  of  Thy  love.  We  thank  Thee  for  a 
*  new  day,  its  path  untrod,  its  record  unwrit,  its  .life  un- 
tasted.  Help  us  to  set  Thy  Name  in  letters  of  gold 
across  its  life.  Be  Thou  our  Guide.  Keep  us  to  the 
path  of  Thy  choosing,  and  clear  from  our  vision  the 
fogs  of  doubt  and  the  dust  of  time.  We  pray  that  our 
home  may  be  filled  with  the  sunshine  of  Thy  love ;  that 
our  church  may  be  on  fire  for  a  world's  redemption ; 
that  our  minister  may  be  a  flaming  prophet  of  the  Most 
High.  Bless  America;  hold  her  true;  make  her  strong. 
May  this  land  of  ours  be  an  ambassador  of  God  among 
the  nations,  pointing  them  toward  justice  and  brother- 
hood and  abiding  peace,  helping  always  toward  the  new 
order  which  shall  be  built  upon  the  Cross  of  Christ. 
Give  victory  to  the  forces  of  righteousness.  Succor  the 
sick  and  the  dying.  Be  Thou  a  refuge  to  every  child 
of  distress.    In  the  Name  of  Christ.    Amen. 

— Edwin  F.  HallEnbeck,  D.  D. 


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^  I  ^  HE  Lord  is  gracious,  and  full  of  compassion ;  slow  to 
-*-  anger,  and  of  great  mercy.  The  Lord  is  good  to  all : 
and  his  tender  mercies  are  over  all  his  works.  All  thy  works 
shall  praise  thee,  O  Lord ;  and  thy  saints  shall  bless  thee. 
They  shall  speak  of  the  glory  of  thy  kingdom,  and  talk  of  thy 
power ;  to  make  known  to  the  sons  of  men  his  mighty  acts, 
and  the  glorious  majesty  of  his  kingdom.  Thy  kingdom  is 
an  everlasting  kingdom,  and  thy  dominion  endureth  through- 
out all  generations.  The  Lord  upholdeth  all  that  fall,  and 
raiseth  up  all  those  that  be  bowed  down.  The  eyes  of  all 
wait  upon  thee ;  and  thou  givest  them  their  meat  in  due  sea- 
son. Thou  openest  thine  hand,  and  satisfiest  the  desire  of 
every  living  thing.  The  Lord  is  righteous  in  all  his  ways, 
and  holy  in  all  his  works.  The  Lord  is  nigh  unto  all  them 
that  call  upon  him,  to  all  that  call  upon  him  in  truth.  He 
will  fulfil  the  desire  of  them  that  fear  him :  he  also  will  hear 
their  cry,  and  will  save  them.  The  Lord  preserveth  all  them 
that  love  him :  but  all  the  wicked  will  he  destroy.  My  mouth 
shall  speak  the  praise  of  the  Lord :  and  let  all  flesh  bless  his 
holy  name  for  ever  and  ever,  — Ps.  145 :8-2i. 

Lord,  we  remember  that  the  evening  and  the  morning 
were  the  first  day,  and  we  rejoice  that  every  day  we 
live  in  Thee  moves  from  the  evening  to  the  morning, 
away  from  darkness  into  light.  Help  us  to  live  this  day 
in  the  grace  of  Him  who  has  called  us  out  of  darkness 
into  His  marvelous  light.  May  we  look  unto  Him  and 
be  radiant,  facing  even  our  dull  tasks  and  dark  prob- 
lems with  morning  faces  and  hearts.  Disperse  the 
mists  of  sin  from  our  own  lives,  and  give  us  the  pas- 
sion that  will  not  rest  while  others  sit  in  darkness.  In 
Thine  own  good  time  and  way,  lift  the  awful  shadows 
of  war,  bringing  us  peace,  not  of  compromise  with  evil, 
but  of  victory  over  it.  Steady  and  comfort  those  who 
sit  in  the  deepest  darkness  of  the  world  Gethsemane. 
Rouse  us  to  keep  vigil  with  them  till  the  day  break  and 
shadows  flee  away.    Amen. 

—Charles  F.  Wis  hart,  D.  D. 


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Jrthag  Morning,  STiftlj  Wttk 

OOMFORT  ye,  comfort  ye  my  people,  saith  your  God. 
^^  Speak  ye  comfortably  to  Jerusalem,  and  cry  unto  her, 
that  her  warfare  is  accomplished,  that  her  iniquity  is  par- 
doned:  for  she  hath  received  of  the  Lord's  hand  double  for 
all  her  sins.  The  voice  of  him  that  crieth  in  the  wilderness, 
Prepare  ye  the  way  of  the  Lord,  make  straight  in  the  desert 
a  highway  for  our  God.  Every  valley  shall  be  exalted,  and 
every  mountain  and  hill  shall  be  made  low :  and  the  crooked 
shall  be  made  straight,  and  the  rough  places  plain :  and  the 
glory  of  the  Lord  shall  be  revealed,  and  all  flesh  shall  see  it 
together:  for  the  mouth  of  the  Lord  hath  spoken  it.  The 
voice  said.  Cry.  And  he  said,  What  shall  I  cry?  All  flesh 
is  grass,  and  all  the  goodliness  thereof  is  as  the  flower  of  the 
field:  the  grass  withereth,  the  flower  fadeth:  because  the 
Spirit  of  the  Lord  bloweth  upon  it :  surely  the  people  is  grass. 
The  grass  withereth,  the  flower  fadeth :  but  the  word  of  our 
God  shall  stand  for  ever.  Isa.  40:1-8. 

Our  Father,  our  Saviour,  our  Comforter,  we  present 
ourselves  individually  and  collectively  before  Thee  this 
morning.  We  come  not  on  our  own  merits  or  because 
of  our  deeds,  for  our  lives  are  not  worthy  of  being  re- 
ceived. But  we  come  to  confess  our  sins  of  omission 
and  of  commission,  and  to  ask  Thee  because  of  Thy 
love,  the  sacrifice  of  Thy  Son,  and  the  pleading  of  the 
Holy  Spirit,  to  have  mercy  and  compassion  upon  us. 
Make  this  home  Thy  dwelling  place.  Manifest  Thyself 
to  us.  Wilt  Thou  take  and  use  every  member  of  this 
household  for  Thy  glory  and  the  advancement  of  Thy 
cause?  Give  us  divine  strength  to  resist  the  tempta- 
tions of  life.  Enable  us  to  say:  "Thanks  be  to  God, 
who  giveth  us  the  victory  through  our  Lord  Jesus 
Christ."  Give  us  a  greater  passion  for  souls  in  order 
that  we  may  go  out  as  individuals  to  teach  others  the 
way  of  salvation.  Bless  our  home.  Give  each  member 
of  our  family  health,  strength,  and  divine  power  to  do 
Thy  will.     And  this  we  ask  in  Christ's  Name.    Amen. 

— Mark  A.  Matthews,  D.  D. 


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#at«rbatJ  iinrtttng,  3Ptftl|  Wttk 


F 


OR  I  know  that  my  redeemer  liveth,  and  that  he  shall 
stand  at  the  latter  day  upon  the  earth:  and  though  after 
my  skin  worms  destroy  this  body,  yet  in  my  flesh  shall  I 
see  God.  —Job  19 125,  26. 


THEN  Martha,  as  soon  as  she  heard  that  Jesus  was  com- 
ing, went  and  met  him :  but  Mary  sat  still  in  the  house. 
Then  said  Martha  unto  Jesus-  Lord,  if  thou  hadst  been  here, 
my  brother  had  not  died.  But  I  know,  that  even  now,  what- 
soever thou  wilt  ask  of  God,  God  will  give  it  thee.  Jesus 
saith  unto  her,  Thy  brother  shall  rise  again.  Martha  saith 
unto  him,  I  know  that  he  shall  rise  again  in  the  resurrection 
at  the  last  day.  Jesus  said  unto  her,  I  am  the  resurrection, 
and  the  life:  he  that  believeth  in  me,  though  he  were  dead, 
yet  shall  he  live :  and  whosoever  liveth  and  believeth  in  me 
shall  never  die.     .  — John  n  :2o-26. 

We  praise  Thee,  O  Lord,  for  the  redemption  of  the 
world  by  the  Cross  of  Jesus  Christ,  Thy  beloved  Son; 
that  in  Him  we  have  the  forgiveness  of  sins  and  an  in- 
heritance among  them  that  are  sanctified;  and  that 
Christ  dwells  within  us,  the  hope  of  glory.  We  praise 
Thee  for  the  faith,  hope,  and  love  which  Thou  hast 
implanted  in  our  hearts,  for  Thy  consolation  in  time  of 
distress,  affliction,  and  physical  death,  and  for  the  grace 
of  Thy  Holy  Spirit  by  whom  we  are  sealed  unto  the  day 
of  redemption.  We  praise  Thee  for  the  faith  we  have 
in  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord — in  His  power  to  overcome 
for  us  as  He  did  for  Himself  the  sharpness  of  death 
and  to  open  the  everlasting  Kingdom  to  all  believers. 
Vouchsafe  unto  us,  we  beseech  Thee,  such  an  abiding 
sense  of  the  reality  and  glory  of  those  things  which 
Thou  hast  prepared  for  them  that  love  Thee,  as  may 
serve  to  raise  us  up  above  the  vanity  of  this  present 
world,  so  that  under  Thy  guidance  and  help  all  things 
shall  work  together  for  our  everlasting  salvation; 
through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.    Amen. 

— From  "  Guidance  in  Prayer." 


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r\  SING  unto  the  Lord  a  new  song ;  for  he  hath  done  mar- 
^^^  vellous  things :  his  right  hand,  and  his  holy  arm,  hath 
gotten  him  the  victory.  The  Lord  hath  made  known  his  sal- 
vation :  his  righteousness  hath  he  openly  shewed  in  the  sight 
of  the  heathen.  He  hath  remembered  his  mercy  and  his 
truth  toward  the  house  of  Israel:  all  the  ends  of  the  earth 
have  seen  the  salvation  of  our  God.  Make  a  joyful  noise 
unto  the  Lord,  all  the  earth:  make  a  loud  noise,  and  rejoice, 
and  sing  praise.  Sing  unto  the  Lord  with  the  harp ;  with  the 
harp,  and  the  voice  of  a  psalm.  With  trumpets  and  sound 
of  cornet  make  a  joyful  noise  before  the  Lord,  the  King. 
Let  the  sea  roar,  and  the  fulness  thereof;  the  world,  and 
they  that  dwell  therein.  Let  the  floods  clap  their  hands :  let 
the  hills  be  joyful  together  before  the  Lord;  for  he  cometh 
to  judge  the  earth:  with  righteousness  shall  he  judge  the 
world,  and  the  people  with  equity.  —Psalm  98. 

O  Lord  God,  Creator,  Preserver,  and  bountiful  Bene- 
factor, Thou  art  the  supreme  Ruler  of  all  things  in 
heaven  and  earth,  and  Thy  wisdom  and  power  no 
creature  is  able  to  resist.  We  are  but  sinners  saved  by 
grace,  yet  Thou  dost  permit  us  to  approach  Thee.  We 
would  come  humbly  confessing  our  sins  and  thanking 
Thee  for  Thy  great  mercy  in  Christ  Jesus,  our  Lord, 
who  was  wounded  for  our  transgressions,  who  was 
bruised  for  our  iniquities,  and  by  whose  stripes  we  are 
healed.  We  thank  Thee  for  Thy  Holy  Word,  which  is 
the  message  of  God  to  men.  We  thank  Thee  for  Thy 
Church,  the  blood-bought  Bride  of  Christ.  We  thank 
Thee  for  the  Comforter,  who  taketh  the  things  of 
Christ  and  revealeth  them  unto  us.  We  thank  Thee  for 
Thy  continued  blessings  to  us,  which  are  fresh  every 
morning  and  new  every  evening.  Keep  us  this  day 
deeply  conscious  of  our  need  of  Thee  and  grant  tha'^t 
fellowship  with  Thee  may  be  unbroken  through  all  its 
hours.     In  the  name  of  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.    Amen. 

—Frank  W.  Sneed,  D.  D, 


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HE  SHALL  spare  the  poor  and  needy,  and  shall  save  the 
souls  of  the  needy.  He  shall  redeem  their  soul  from 
deceit  and  violence :  and  precious  shall  their  blood  be  in  his 
sight.  And  he  shall  live,  and  to  him  shall  be  given  of  the 
gold  of  Sheba :  prayer  also  shall  be  made  for  him  contin- 
ually; and  daily  shall  he  be  praised.  There  shall  be  an  hand- 
ful of  corn  in  the  earth  upon  the  top  of  the  mountains ;  the 
fruit  thereof  shall  shake  like  Lebanon :  and  they  of  the  city 
shall  flourish  like  grass  of  the  earth.  His  name  shall  en- 
dure for  ever :  his  name  shall  be  continued  as  long  as  the 
sun ;  and  men  shall  be  blessed  in  him :  all  nations  shall  call 
him  blessed.  Blessed  be  the  Lord  God,  the  God  of  Israel, 
who  only  doeth  wondrous  things.  And  blessed  be  his  glo- 
rious name  for  ever;  and  let  the  whole  earth  be  filled  with 
his  glory.  — Ps.  72:13-19. 

O  God,  our  loving  Father,  we  believe  Thou  art  ever 
ready  to  regard  our  requests  when  we  approach  Thee 
in  sincerity.  Thy  promise  is  our  only  plea ;  we  name 
the  Name  of  Him  with  whom  thou  art  ever  well 
pleased.  Grant  unto  us,  we  beseech  Thee,  in  this  new 
day  such  health  of  body,  vigor  of  mind,  and  purity  of 
heart  as  Thou  knowest  to  be  needful  for  us.  Thou  art 
the  light  of  every  life  that  looks  to  Thee  in  faith ;  Thou 
art  the  strength  of  every  heart  that  gives  Thee  room. 
Defend  us  from  the  storms  of  temptation  that  may 
assail  us,  make  us  faithful  and  patient  in  the  perform- 
ance of  the  common  tasks  of  the  day,  keep  us  superior 
amid  the  sharp  tests  of  trial,  and  save  us  from  the 
treachery  of  our  own  wayward  hearts.  Open  to  us  the 
treasures  of  Thy  wisdom  through  the  indwelling  of  Thy 
Holy  Spirit ;  fill  us  with  earnest  longing  for  the  spir- 
itual welfare  of  others;  let  Christ  be  daily  formed 
within  us,  the  hope  of  glory.  Now  and  at  all  times 
reign  in  our  thoughts  and  affections;  thus  shall  our 
inward  longings  be  satisfied  and  our  peace  be  made 
perfect.    In  the  name  of  Je'sus  Christ  our  Lord.    Amen. 

— W.  H.  W.  Boyle,  D.  D. 


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Bntshnu  ilnrntttj^,  ^ixtl?  Mtek 


I 


WILL  lift  up  mine  eyes  unto  the  hills,  from  whence  com- 
eth  my  help.  My  help  cometh  from  the  Lord,  which  made 
heaven  and  earth.  He  will  not  suffer  thy  foot  to  be  moved : 
he  that  keepeth  thee  will  not  slumber.  Behold,  he  that  keep- 
eth  Israel  shall  neither  slumber  nor  sleep.  The  Lord  is  thy 
keeper :  the  Lord  is  thy  shade  upon  thy  right  hand.  The  sun 
shall  not  smite  thee  by  day,  nor  the  moon  by  night.  The 
Lord  shall  preserve  thee  from  all  evil :  he  shall  preserve  thy 
soul.  The  Lord  shall  preserve  thy  going  out  and  thy  coming 
in  from  this  time  forth,  and  even  for  evermore.  —Psalm  121. 

pJE  THAT  dwelleth  in  the  secret  place  of  the  most  High 
■'■-'■  shall  abide  under  .the  shadow  of  the  Almighty.  I  will 
say  of  the  Lord,  He  is  my  refuge  and  my  fortress :  my  God ; 
in  him  will  I  trust.  Surely  he  shall  deliver  thee  from  the 
snare  of  the  fowler,  and  from  the  noisome  pestilence.  He 
shall  cover  thee  with  his  feathers,  and  under  his  wings  shalt 
thou  trust :  his  truth  shall  be  thy  shield  and  buckler.  Thou 
shalt  not  be  afraid  for  the  terror  by  night ;  nor  for  the  arrow 
that  flieth  by  day;  nor  for  the  pestilence  that  walketh  in 
darkness ;  nor  for  the  destruction  that  wasteth  at  noonday. 
A  thousand  shall  fall  at  thy  side,  and  ten  thousand  at  thy 
right  hand ;  but  it  shall  not  come  nigh  thee.  _Ps.  91  -.j-y. 

Our  God  and  Father,  accept  the  thanksgiving  of  our 
grateful  hearts  for  every  gift  of  Thy  love  and  for  Thy 
constant  care.  Help  us  to  live  in  the  remembrance  of 
that  love  and  in  the  glad  assurance  that  Thou  carest  for 
us.  We  rejoice  in  Jesus  Christ,  Thy  Son,  our  Saviour: 
May  He  reign  in  our  hearts,  and  so  may  we  witness  to 
His  power  to  save  and  to  make  life  a  victory.  Show 
us  our  place  in  life's  great  harvest  field  and  help  us 
faithfully  to  fill  it.  Make  us  glad  for  the  privilege  of 
work,  and  grateful  for  every  opportunity  of  service. 
Remember  the  weary,  the  heavy-laden,  the  sinful.  Par- 
don our  sin  ^nd  create  witb-in  us  clean  hearts.  Bless 
our  home  and  country.  Thy  Church  everywhere,  and 
hasten  Thy  Kingdom  of  righteousness,  gladness'  and 
peace.    Through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.    Amen. 

—Robert  Johnston,  D.  D. 
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FOR  this  cause  I  bow  my  knees  unto  the  Father  of  our 
Lord  Jesus  Christ,  of  whom  the  whole  family  in  heaven 
and  earth  is  named,  that  he  would  grant  you,  according  to 
the  riches  of  his  glory,  to  be  strengthened  with  might  by  his 
Spirit  in  the  inner  man ;  that  Christ  may  dwell  in  your 
hearts  by  faith ;  that  ye,  being  rooted  and  grounded  in  love, 
may  be  able  to  comprehend  with  all  saints  what  is  the 
breadth,  and  length,  and  depth,  and  height ;  and  to  know  the 
love  of  Christ,  which  passeth  knowledge,  that  ye  might  be 
filled  with  all  the  fulness  of  God.  Now  unto  him  that  is  able 
to  do  exceeding  abundantly  above  all  that  we  ask  or  think, 
according  to  the  power  that  worketh  in  us,  unto  him  be 
glory  in  the  church  by  Christ  Jesus,  throughout  all  ages, 
world  without  end.     Amen.  — Eph.  3:14-21. 

O  Lord  of  Life,  we  rejoice  in  Thy  victory  over  the 
grave.  Impress  us  with  the  fact  that  Thou  art  alive 
and  that  it  is  possible  for  us  everywhere  and  always  to 
dwell  in  companionship  with  Thee.  Help  us  to  spend 
this  day  as  in  Thy  presence.  Deliver  us  from  fear  as 
we  trust  in  Thee  whose  promises  cannot  fail.  Grant 
that  our  faith  may  be  so  joyous  and  triumphant  that 
others  shall  feel  its  power  and  see  Christ  formed  in  us. 
May  the  truths  of  Thy  gospel  be  recognized  in  this 
neighborhood  and  proclaimed  in  ever-widening  circles 
until  our  land  shall  be  redeemed.  Bless  the  Church  as 
the  body  of  the  risen  Christ  and  make  us  worthy  mem- 
bers of  this  Thy  body.  Care  for  all  whom  we  love. 
.  Keep  us  from  all  stain  of  sin.  Forgive  us  wherein  we 
fail  and  bring  us  at  the  close  of  the  day  with  peaceful 
minds,  with  glad  and  loving  hearts,  and  with  hands 
full  of  service  for  our  Master,  who  died  that  we  may 
live,  and  in  whose  Name  we  pray.    Amen. 

— J.  Ross  Stevenson,  D.  D. 


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QFtjurBJia^  Morning,  B'ixtlj  Mi^tk 

f^  UT  of  the  depths  have  I  cried  unto  thee,  O  Lord.  Lord, 
^-^  hear  my  voice :  let  thine  ears  be  attentive  to  the  voice  of 
my  suppUcations.  If  thou,  Lord,  shouldest  mark  iniquities, 
O  Lord,  who  shall  stand?  But  there  is  forgiveness  with 
thee,  that  thou  mayest  be  feared.  I  wait  for  the  Lord,  my 
soul  doth  wait,  and  in  his  word  do  I  hope.  My  soul  waiteth 
for  the  Lord  more  than  they  that  watch  for  the  morning :  I 
say,  more  than  they  that  watch  for  the  morning.  Let  Israel 
hope  in  the  Lord :  for  with  the  Lord  there  is  mercy,  and  with 
him  is  plenteous  redemption.  And  he  shall  redeem  Israel 
from  all  his  iniquities.  — Psalm  130. 


Our  Heavenly  Father,  we  thank  Thee  for  the  privi- 
lege of  days  of  toil.  We  believe  Thy  love  has  a  pur- 
pose in  every  gleam  of  light  and  every  shining  task. 
Grant  us  to  see  the  glory  of  life's  everydayness  and 
the  wondrous  things  in  our  Father's  world.  Forgive 
our  sins  and  our  brothers'  sins  for  we  often  stray 
like  lost  sheep.  Give  us  our  daily  bread.  Keep  us  from 
sudden  and  overpowering  temptation,  and  cause  our 
hearts  to  grow  the  flowers  of  faith  and  hope  and  love. 
Keep  us  true  to  the  inner  voice  of  duty.  Make  us 
bear^  our  burdens  bravely  and  teach  us  how  to  find 
the  joy  of  living.  Incline  our  hearts  to  seek  first  the 
Kingdom  of  heaven.  Should  we  early  meet  the  Great 
Reaper,  shelter  us  where  little  children  play,  and  where 
we  may  find  some  service  to  do.  For  Jesus'  sake. 
Amen. 

— J.  Frank  Smith,  D.  D. 


SO 


T  WILL  bless  the  Lord  at  all  times :  his  praise  shall  con- 
-*■  tinually  be  in  my  mouth.  My  soul  shall  make  her  boast  in 
the  Lord :  the  humble  shall  hear  thereof,  and  be  glad.  O 
magnify  the  Lord  with  me,  and  let  us  exalt  his  name  to- 
gether. I  sought  the  Lord,  and  he  heard  me,  and  delivered 
me  from  all  my  fears.  They  looked  unto  him,  and  were 
lightened :  and  their  faces  were  not  ashamed.  This  poor  man 
cried,  and  the  Lord  heard  him,  and  saved  him  out  of  all  his 
troubles.  The  angel  of  the  Lord  encampeth  round  about 
them  that  fear  him,  and  delivereth  them.  O  taste  and  see 
that  the  Lord  is  good:  blessed  is  the  man  that  trusteth  in 
him.  O  fear  the  Lord,  ye  his  saints :  for  there  is  no  want  to 
them  that  fear  him.  The  young  lions  do  lack,  and  suffer 
hunger :  but  they  that  seek  the  Lord  shall  not  want  any  good 
thing.  _Ps.  34:1-10. 

Our  Father  God,  we  bless  Thee  for  the  leadership  of 
Jesus,  mighty  in  grace  and  power.  To  establish  right- 
eousness and  to  lead  the  children  of  earth  to  the  son- 
ship  of  God  He  came  to  our  stricken  world.  For  the 
sake  of  truth,  and  as  its  defender,  He  bore  His  Cross 
and  went  forth  to  die,  and  He  is  the  Friend  of  all  who 
suffer  in  the  fellowship  of  chivalry.  Give  us  fully  of 
Thy  spirit  that  our  faith  may  not  languish,  nor  our 
courage  fail,  as  we  endeavor  to  walk  with  Him  toward 
the  radiant  ideals  of  sacrificial  service.  Give  us  a  deep 
and  quiet  confidence ;  make  clean  our  hearts ;  keep  our 
hands  from  all  dishonor;  forgive  our  impatience;  par- 
don our  anxieties.  Enable  us  to  complete  the  tasks  we 
have  begun  and  at  eventide  may  the  peace  of  victory 
be  our  rich  reward.    For  Christ's  sake.    Amen. 

— Charles  A.  Campbell,  D.  D. 


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BRETHREN,  if  a  man  be  overtaken  in  a  fault,  ye  which 
are  spiritual,  restore  such  an  one  in  the  spirit  of  meek- 
ness; considering  thyself,  lest  thou  also  be  tempted.  Bear 
ye  one  another's  burdens,  and  so  fulfil  the  law  of  Christ. 
For  if  a  man  think  himself  to  be  something,  when  he  is 
nothing,  he  deceiveth  himself.  But  let  every  man  prove  his 
own  work,  and  then  shall  he  have  rejoicing  in  himself  alone, 
and  not  in  another.  For  every  man  shall  bear  his  own  bur- 
den. Let  him  that  is  taught  in  the  word  communicate  unto 
him  that  teacheth  in  all  good  things.  Be  not  deceived ;  God 
is  not  mocked :  for  whatsoever  a  man  soweth,  that  shall  he 
also  reap.  For  he  that  soweth  to  his  flesh  shall  of  the  flesh 
reap  corruption ;  but  he  that  soweth  to  the  Spirit  shall  of  the 
Spirit  reap  life  everlasting.  And  let  us  not  be  weary  in  well 
doing :  for  in  due  season  we  shall  reap,  if  we  faint  not.  As 
we  have  therefore  opportunity,  let  us  do  good  unto  all  men, 
especially  unto  them  who  are  of  the  household  of  faith.- 

— Gal.  6:i-io. 


Our  God,  we  look  to  Thee  for  help  this  day.  We 
shall  be  needing  Thee  every  hour.  In  Thy  strength 
may  we  go  about  our  duties  as  Jesus  did,  with  resolute 
courage,  complete  unselfishness,  and  unswerving  trust. 
As  children  seek  their  mother's  arms  when  wearied  or 
conscience-smitten  or  grieved  by  others,  so  may  we  fly 
straight  to  Thee  in  any  time  of  need.  Enable  us  by 
Thy  grace  to  bear  each  burden,  trample  each  tempta- 
tion underfoot,  and  comfort  any  who  may  be  in  trouble 
with  the  comfort  wherewith  we  ourselves  are  com- 
forted. Grant  us,  we  pray  Thee,  such  intimate  and 
unbroken  companionship  with  Thyself,  that  truth  and 
cleanness  and  gentleness  and  hope  shall  abide  in  us 
until  the  twilight  falls,  and  we  lie  down  to  sleep  again 
beneath  the  shadow  of  Thy  wings.    Amen. 

— Daniel  Russell,  D.  D. 


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#ttn!ia^  ilorntng,  ^tn^nti^  Wttk 

HOW  amiable  are  thy  tabernacles,  O  Lord  of  hosts !  My 
soul  longeth,  yea,  even  fainteth  for  the  courts  of  the 
Lord :  my  heart  and  my  flesh  crieth  out  for  the  living  God. 
*  *  *  Blessed  are  they  that  dwell.in  thy  house :  they  will 
be  still  praising  thee.  Blessed  is  the  man  whose  strength  is 
in  thee  ;  in  whose  heart  are  the  ways  of  them.  Who  passing 
through  the  valley  of  Baca  make  it  a  well;  the  rain  also 
filleth  the  pools.  They  go  from  strength  to  strength,  every 
one  of  them  in  Zion  appeareth  before  God.  O  Lord  God  of 
hosts,  hear  my  prayer :  give  ear,  O  God  of  Jacob.  Behold, 
O  God  our  shield,  and  look  upon  the  face  of  thine  anointed. 
For  a  day  in  thy  courts  is  better  than  a  thousand.  I  had 
rather  be  a  doorkeeper  in  the  house  of  my  God,  than  to  dwell 
in  the  tents  of  wickedness.  For  the  Lord  God  is  a  sun  and 
shield:  the  Lord  will  give  grace  and  glory:  no  good  thing 
will  he  withhold  from  them  that  walk  uprightly.  O  Lord  of 
hosts,  blessed  is  the  man  that  trusteth  in  thee. 

— Ps.  84:1,  2,  4-12. 
Almighty  God,  our  Heavenly  Father,  we  thank  Thee 
for  the  return  of  this  day  and  the  opportunity  it  affords 
us  again  to  assemble  in  Thy  house  of  prayer.  Give  us 
grace,  we  humbly  beseech  Thee,  to  draw  near  to  Thee 
in  purity  and  sincerity  of  heart,  and  to  offer  unto  Thee 
the  sacrifices  of  prayer  and  praise  with  unfeigned  self- 
devotion;  and  may  it  please  Thee  to  make  Thyself 
known  to  us,  and  to  satisfy  us  with  Thy  mercy.  We 
would  pray  for  the  speedy  dawning  of  the  day  when 
Thy  Kingdom  shall  come,  and  Thy  will  be  done  in  earth 
as  it  is  in  heaven.  We  pray  that  Thy  Church  may  do 
greater  things  for  Thee :  that  Thou  wilt  stir  up  Thy 
people  to  greater  activity  and  increased  liberality. 
Help  us  to  give  ourselves  to  Thee  for  any  service  in 
which  Thou  canst  use  us,  and  to  give  cheerfully  of  our 
b  substance  according  as  Thou  hast  prospered  us.  Bless 
P-  Thy  servants  who  preach  and  teach  in  heathen  lands. 
■  Give  to  their  labors  success,  and  may  multitudes  be 
gathered  into  the  fold  of  the  Good  Shepherd.  Let  their 
lives  and  health  be  precious  in  Thy  sight,  and  may  they 
be  kept  as  in  the  hollow  of  Thy  hand.  We  ask  it  all 
for  Jesus'  sake.    Amen. 

— From  "  Guidance  in  Pkayer." 

S3 


Monbay  ilorning,  ^rn^ntli  Mttk 

THESE   things   I   have   spoken   unto   you,   that  In  me 
ye  might  have  peace.    In  the  world  ye  shall  have  tribu- 
lation :  but  be  of  good  cheer ;  I  have  overcome  the  world. 

—John  16:33. 


A 


ND  one  of  the  elders  answered,  saying  unto  me,  What 
are  these  which  are  arrayed  in  white  robes  ?  and  whence 
came  they  ?  And  I  said  unto  him,  Sir,  thou  knowest.  And 
he  said  to  me,  These  are  they  which  came  out  of  great  tribu- 
lation, and  have  washed  their  robes,  and  made  them  white  in 
the  blood  of  the  Lamb.  Therefore  are  they  before  the 
throne  of  God,  and  serve  him  day  and  night  in  his  temple : 
and  he  that  sitteth  on  the  throne  shall  dwell  among  them. 
They  shall  hunger  no  more,  neither  thirst  any  more ;  neither 
shall  the  sun  light  on  them,  nor  any  heat.  For  the  Lamb 
which  is  in  the  midst  of  the  throne  shall  feed  them,  and  shall 
lead  them  unto  living  fountains  of  waters:  and  God  shall 
wipe  away  all  tears  from  their  eyes.  —Rev.  7:i3-i7- 

O  Thou  who  art  the  hope  of  the  sick  and  the  dying 
and  the  joy  and  strength  of  those  who  are  well^  and 
strong,  we  bow  before  Thee  in  reverence  and  with  a 
spirit  of  worship  in  our  hearts.  We  confess  that  while 
thousands  starve  and  are  hungry,  we  enjoy  our  plenty 
and  do  not  drink  of  them  as  we  should.  From  this 
worldly,  materialistic  contentment,  O  Lord,  deliver  us. 
Grant  to  give  us  to-day  the  world  vision  and  the  con- 
sciousness of  the  world  need.  Bless  all  missionaries 
who  minister  in  Thy  Name.  Bless  all  of  Thy  servants 
who  spend  themselves  in  complete  abandon  that  Thy 
Kingdom  may  come  and  that  Thy  will  may  be  done  on 
earth  as  it  is  in  heaven.  Invigorate  our  wills,  we  pray 
Thee,  for  ever  larger  service.  Grant  unto  us  new  gifts 
of  Thy  grace  this  day  and  at  its  close  may  we  be  con- 
scious of  having  acceptably  served  Thee,  O  Father,  by 
having  served  others.    Through  Jesus  Christ,  our  Lord. 

Amen.  ^   ^ 

— Rev.  George  E.  Bevans. 


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\ 


(Turaliag  iHorntng,  ^Fo^ntli  Wetk 

CEEK  the  Lord,  and  his  strength:  seek  his  face  evermore. 
'^  Remember  his  marvellous  works  that  he  hath  done;  his 
wonders,  and  the  judgments  of  his  mouth.  *  *  *  pje  is 
the  Lord  our  God :  his  judgments  are  in  all  the  earth.  He 
hath  remembered  his  covenant  for  ever,  the  word  which  he 
commanded  to  a  thousand  generations.  Which  covenant  he 
made  with  Abraham,  and  his  oath  unto  Isaac ;  and  confirmed 
the  same  unto  Jacob  for  a  law,  and  to  Israel  for  an  everlast- 
ing covenant.  _Ps.  105  -.4,  5,  7-10. 

Co  SHALL  they  fear  the  name  of  the  Lord  from  the  west, 
^  and  his  glory  from  the  rising  of  the  sun.  When  the 
enemy  shall  come  in  like  a  flood,  the  Spirit  of  the  Lord  shall 
lift  up  a  standard  against  him.  And  the  Redeemer  shall 
come  to  Zion,  and  unto  them  that  turn  from  transgression  in 
Jacob,  saith  the  Lord.  As  for  me,  this  is  my  covenant  with 
them,  saith  the  Lord;  My  spirit  that  is  upon  thee,  and  my 
words  which  I  have  ^ut  in  thy  mouth,  shall  not  depart  out  of 
thy  mouth,  nor  out  of  the  mouth  of  thy  seed,  nor  out  of  the 
mouth  of  thy  seed's  seed,  saith  the  Lord,  from  henceforth 
and  for  ever.  _Isa.  59:19-21. 

Thou  who  hast  kept  us  all  the  hours  of  our  lives, 
send  us  good  speed  this  day.  Thou  knowest  all  the 
way,  and  we  come  to  Thee  for  help  and  guidance. 
There  are  duties  that  may  rest  hard  upon  us,  but  Thou 
art  our  Helper.  Give  us  a  deep  desire  to  be  faithful  to 
the  Master  Workman  who  portions  out  our  task.  May 
'Thy  Holy  Spirit  be  our  Teacher.  Forbid  that  we 
should  shrink  or  shirk,  or  in  any  way  evade  our  duty. 
Make  us  eager  to  help  in  this  needy  world.  If  trials 
await  us,  strengthen  us,  O  our  Father,  for  everything. 
Be  Thou  our  Guide  on  every  side.  May  our  lightest 
labors  be  filled  with  the  joy  of  the  Lord.  Make  our 
home  Thy  abiding  place.  Give  us  to  realize  that  we 
are  children  of  God.  Give  us  health  and  strength,  if  it 
please  Thee,  and  -a  quiet  mind  at  peace  with  God  and 
man.     Through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.    Amen. 

— Edgar  Whitaker  Work,  D.  D. 

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R 


EMEMBER  that  Jesus  Christ  of  the  seed  of  David  was 
raised  from  the  dead  according  to  my  gospel :  wherein 
I  suffer  trouble,  as  an  evil  doer,  even  unto  bonds ;  but  the 
word  of  God  is  not  bound.  Therefore  I  endure  all  things 
for  the  elect's  sakes,  that  they  may  also  obtain  the  salvation 
which  is  in  Christ  Jesus  with  eternal  glory.  It  is  a  faithful 
saying :  For  if  we  be  dead  with  him,  we  shall  also  live  with 
him :  if  we  suffer,  we  shall  also  reign  with  him :  if  we  deny 
him,  he  also  will  deny  us :  if  we  believe  not,  yet  he  abideth 
faithful:  he  cannot  deny  himself.  Of  these  things  put  them 
in  remembrance,  charging  them  before  the  Lord  that  they 
strive  not  about  words  to  no  profit,  but  to  the  subverting  of 
the  hearers.  — H  Tim.  2 :8-i4. 

FOR  I  am  now  ready  to  be  offered,  and  the  time  of  my 
departure  is  at  hand.  I  have  fought  a  good  fight,  I  have 
finished  my  course,  I  have  kept  the  faith:  henceforth  there 
is  laid  up  for  me  a  crown  of  righteousness,  which  the  Lord, 
the  righteous  judge,  shall  give  me  at  that  day :  and  not  to  me 
only  but  unto  all  them  also  that  love  his  appearing. 

—II  Tim.  4:6-8. 

Father  of  all  mercies,  we  thank  Thee  for  life  and 
strength  and  bounty.  We  live  and  move  and  have  our 
being  in  Thee  and  the  blessings  that  fill  our  days  are 
from  Thy  hand.  Continue  to  look  upon  us  with  favor 
and  supply  us  with  such  things  as  we  need.  Keep  us 
from  evil  ways.  If  we  are  tempted,  help  us  to  find  the 
sure  way  of  escape  that  we  may  not  sin  against  Thee. 
Work  in  our  hearts  to  will  and  to  do  Thy  good  pleas- 
ure, and  endue  us  with  power  from  on  high.  Enable  us 
to  read  Thy  Word  with  understanding  hearts  and  to 
follow  Jesus  as  we  are  taught  by  Thy  Spirit.  Help  us 
to  be  good  witnesses  for  our  Lord  and  to  let  our  light 
shine  for  His  glory.  Put  a  longing  in  our  souls  for 
the  salvation  of  the  lost  and  enable  us  to  win  some  of 
them  for  Christ.  O  Lord,  Thou  art  great  and  good. 
Help  us  in  all  things  to  live  to  Thy  praise.  Hear  us, 
use  us,  keep  us,  for  Jesus'  sake.    Amen. 

—Albert  B.  Marshall,  D.  D. 

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QlJjttrfibag  i8J0rntng.  ^puptttlj  Wttk 

T>  UT  the  ship  was  now  in  the  midst  of  the  sea,  tossed  with 
^-^  waves :  for  the  wind  was  contrary.  And  in  the  fourth 
watch  of  the  night  Jesus  went  unto  them,  walking  on  the  sea. 
And  when  the  disciples  saw  him  walking  on  the  sea,  they 
were  troubled,  saying,  It  is  a  spirit ;  and  they  cried  out  for 
fear.  But  straightway  Jesus  spake  unto  them,  saying,  Be  of 
good  cheer ;  it  is  I ;  be  not  afraid.  And  Peter  answered  him 
and  said,  Lord,  if  it  be  thou,  bid  me  come  unto  thee  on  the 
water.  And  he  said.  Come.  And  when  Peter  was  come 
down  out  of  the  ship,  he  walked  on  the  water,  to  go  to  Jesus. 
But  when  he  saw  the  wind  boisterous,  he  was  afraid ;  and  be- 
ginning to  sink,  he  cried,  saying,  Lord,  save  me.  And  im- 
mediately Jesus  stretched  forth  his  hand,  and  caught  him, 
and  said  unto  him,  O  thou  of  little  faith,  wherefore  didst 
thou  doubt?  And  when  they  were  come  into  the  ship,  the 
wind  ceased.  Then  they  that  were  in  the  ship  came  and 
worshipped  him,  saying.  Of  a  truth  thou  art  the  Son  of  God. 

— Matt.  14:24-33. 

O  Lord,  our  everlasting  and  gracious  Father,  Thou 
art  ever  ready  to  hear  us  when  we  call  upon  Thee.  We 
come  to  Thee  in  all  our  weakness,  with  our  sins  and 
many  transgressions,  and  thank  Thee  that  the  blood  of 
Jesus  Christ,  Thy  Son,  cleanseth  us  from  all  sin.  We 
thank  Thee  for  Thy  gracious  help  in  times  past,  and 
pray  that  we  may  always  feel  Thy  loving  presence,  and 
that  our  hearts  may  be  so  full  of  Christ  that  there 
will  not  be  room  therein  for  any  evil  thought.  We 
pray  that  Thou  wilt  guard  us  from  unseen  dangers, 
and  guide  us  in  all  times  of  temptation.  Help  us,  we 
beseech  Thee,  to  be  sons  and  daughters  of  the  King. 
Help  us  that  we  may,  day  by  day,  live  nearer  to  Thee. 
We  ask  it  for  the  love  of  Christ  and  in  His  Name. 


Amen. 


— From  "  Guidance  in  Prayer. 


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3Frtbaa  ilnnting,  ^^xtmth  Wttk 

WHEREFORE  take  unto  you  the  whole  armour  of  God, 
that  ye  may  be  able  to  withstand  in  the  evil  day,  and, 
having  done  all,  to  stand.  Stand  therefore,  having  your 
loins  girt  about  with  truth,  and  having  on  the  breastplate  of 
righteousness ;  and  your  feet  shod  with  the  preparation  of 
the  gospel  of  peace;  above  all,  taking  the  shield  of  faith, 
wherewith  ye  shall  be  able  to  quench  all  the  fiery  darts  of  the 
wicked.  And  take  the  helmet  of  salvation,  and  the  sword  of 
the  Spirit,  which  is  the  word  of  God :  praying  always  with 
all  prayer  and  supplication  in  the  Spirit,  and  watching  there- 
unto with  all  perseverance  and  supplication  for  all  saints. 

— Eph.  6:13-18. 


rjTE  THAT  overcometh,  the  same  shall  be  clothed  in 
-*■  ■*■  white  raiment ;  and  I  will  not  blot  out  his  name  out  of 
the  book  of  life,  but  I  will  confess  his  name  before  my 
Father,  and  before  his  angels.  —Rev.  3 :5. 

Loving  Father,  we  pray  Thee  to  increase  our  faith. 
Make  us  more  filial.  We  are  sure  that  Thou  wilt  never 
forget  that  we  are  Thy  children.  Help  us  never  to  for- 
get that  Thou  art  our  Father.  Help  us  to  love  Thee 
with  all  our  hearts,  and  to  show  our  love  by  our  devo- 
tion. May  we  never  be  ashamed  to  let  it  be  known  that 
we  are  Christians.  Help  us  to  remember  that  Jesus 
came  into  the  world  not  only  to  live  for  us,  but  to  teach 
us  how  to  live.  Help  us  to  follow  in  His  steps.  Help 
us  to  become  more  and  more  skilled  in  Christian  ser- 
vice. May  we  hate  sin  and  love  holiness.  May  all  the 
fruits  of  the  Spirit  in  their  va-riety,  profusion,  and  fra- 
grance abound  in  our  lives,  and  may  all  our  prayers  and 
all  our  wishes  be  expressed  in  this  one  petition :  "  Thy 
will  be  done."  All  this  we  ask  in  Jesus'  Name,  and  for 
His  dear  sake.    Amen. 

— From  "  Guidance  in  Prayer." 


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^aturJiag  iHnrtttng,  #ptiFntI|  Wttk 

A  ND  James  and  John,  the  sons  of  Zebedee,  come  unto 
•^^  him,  saying,  Master,  we  would  that  thou  shouldest  do 
for  us  whatsoever  we  shall  desire.  And  he  said  unto  them, 
What  would  ye  that  I  should  do  for  you  ?  They  said  unto 
him.  Grant  unto  us  that  we  may  sit,  one  on  thy  right  hand, 
and  the  other  on  thy  left  hand,  in  thy  glory.  But  Jesus  said 
unto  them,  Ye  know  not  what  ye  ask :  can  ye  drink  of  the 
cup  that  I  drink  of  ?  and  be  baptized  with  the  baptism  that  I 
am  baptized  with  ?  And  they  said  unto  him.  We  can.  And 
Jesus  said  unto  them.  Ye  shall  indeed  drink  of  the  cup  that  I 
drink  of ;  and  with  the  baptism  that  I  am  baptized  withal 
shall  ye  be  baptized :  but  to  sit  on  my  right  hand  and  on  my 
left  hand  is  not  mine  to  give ;  but  it  shall  be  given  to  them 
for  whom  it  is  prepared.  *  *  *  But  whosoever  will  be 
great  among  you,  shall  be  your  minister :  and  whosoever  of 
you  will  be  the  chiefest,  shall  be  servant  of  all.  For  even 
the  Son  of  man  came  not  to  be  ministered  unto,  but  to  min- 
ister, and  to  give  his  life  a  ransom  for  many. 

—Mark  io  :35-40,  43-45- 

O  Christ,  our  Redeemer,  we  are  Thine.  We  desire 
now  to  renew  our  consecration  to  Thee.  Into  Thy  hand 
we  commit  our  spirits  and  our  lives,  for  Thou  hast  re- 
deemed us.  We  cannot  devote  ourselves  to  Thee  as  we 
should  and  as  we  would,  for  there  is  that  within  us 
which  continually  draws  us  away  from  Thee.  We  cry 
to  Thee  for  help.  Lord,  take  our  hearts,  for  we  would 
give  them  to  Thee;  and  do  Thou  keep  them  even  unto 
the  end.  Help  us  to  yield  ourselves  to  Thee  so  fully 
that  the  divine  Spirit  shall  pervade  the  deep  places  of 
our  hearts,  and  enable  us  to  serve  and  obey  Thee.  Dp 
Thou  give  us  grace  to  use  our  lives  for  Thee.  Help  us 
to  live  for  Thee  at  home,  in  our  schools  and  places  of 
work,  among  our  friends,  wherever  we  go.  Give  us 
wisdom  to  know  Thy  will,  that  we  may  fulfill  Thy  plan 
and  purpose  for  us  and  honor  Thee  in  our  lives.  We 
ask  these  mercies  in  Thy  blessed  Name,  O  Lamb  of 
God.    Amen. 

— From  "  Guidance  in  Prayer." 

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"IVyT  AKE  a  joyful  noise  unto  the  Lord,  all  ye  lands.  Serve 
-'-'^  the  Lord  with  gladness :  come  before  his  presence  with 
singing.  Know  ye  that  the  Lord  he  is  God :  it  is  he  that  hath 
made  us,  and  not  we  ourselves ;  we  are  his  people,  and  the 
sheep  of  his  pasture.  Enter  into  his  gates  with  thanksgiving, 
and  into  his  courts  with  praise:  be  thankful  unto  him,  and 
bless  his  name.  For  the  Lord  is  good  ;  his  mercy  is  everlast- 
ing ;  and  his  truth  endureth  to  all  generations.       — Psalm  ioo. 

nr^HE  Lord  is  my  strength  and  song,  and  is  become  my 
-*-  salvation.  The  voice  of  rejoicing  and  salvation  is  in  the 
tabernacles  of  the  righteous :  the  right  hand  of  the  Lord 
doeth  valiantly.  The  right  hand  of  the  Lord  is  exalted :  the 
right  hand  of  the  Lord  doeth  valiantly.  I  shall  not  die,  but 
live,  and  declare  the  works  of  the  Lord.  The  Lord  hath 
chastened  me  sore  :  but  he  hath  not  given  me  over  unto  death. 
Open  to  me  the  gates  of  righteousness :  I  will  go  into  them, 
and  I  will  praise  the  Lord :  this  gate  of  the  Lord,  into  which 
the  righteous  shall  enter.  I  will  praise  thee :  for  thou  hast 
heard  me,  and  art  become  my  salvation.  — Ps.  118:14-21. 

Blessed  Master,  Thou  hast  given  us  this  holy  day, 
and  we  thank  Thee  for  it.  Help  us  to  keep  it  as  an 
anniversary  of  Thy  resurrection.  May  we  cultivate  the 
presence  of  the  risen  Christ.  We  thank  Thee  for  Thy 
manifold  mercies:  for  life,  for  home,  for  one  another, 
for  the  Bible,  for  Thy  Church.  Forgive  our  sins  and 
shortcomings;  our  actual  transgressions  of  Thy  law; 
our  lack  of  love  to  Thee  and  others;  and  in  days 
of  strife  and  sorrow,  show  us  more  clearly  Thy  face. 
'May  the  light  of  Thy  countenance  shine  into  our  souls 
and  cheer  our  hearts.  Help  us  to  serve  Thee  and  also 
our  fellows  more  faithfully.  Bless  our  country  and 
all  lands ;  bless  our  people  and  all  peoples ;  may  right- 
eousness and  peace  triumph  in  the  earth,  and  Thy 
Kingdom  speedily  come.    Amen. 

— George  L.  Robinson,  D.  D, 


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H 


OW  excellent  is  thy  lovingkindness,  O  God !  therefore 
the  children  of  men  put  their  trust  under  the  shadow  of 
thy  wings.  They  shall  be  abundantly  satisfied  with  the  fat- 
ness of  thy  house ;  and  thou  shalt  make  them  drink  of  the 
river  of  thy  pleasures.  For  with  thee  is  the  fountain  of  life : 
in  thy  light  shall  we  see  light.  O  continue  thy  lovingkindness 
unto  them  that  know  thee ;  and  thy  righteousness  to  the  up- 
right in  heart.  — Ps.  367-10. 


W 


E  HAVE  thought  of  thy  lovingkindness,  O  God,  in 
the  midst  of  thy  temple.  According  to  thy  name,  O 
God,  so  is  thy  praise  unto  the  ends  of  the  earth :  thy  right 
hand  is  full  of  righteousness.  Let  mount  Zion  rejoice,  let 
the  daughters  of  Judah  be  glad,  because  of  thy  judgments. 
Walk  about  Zion,  and  go  round  about  her :  tell  the  towers 
thereof.  Mark  ye  well  her  bulwarks,  consider  her  palaces  ; 
that  ye  may  tell  it  to  the  generation  following.  For  this  God 
is  our  God  for  ever  and  ever :  he  will  be  our  guide  even  unto 
death.  -Ps.  48:9-14. 

O  God,  Creator  of  heaven  and  earth,  the  earth  is 
Thine  and  Thou  madest  it.  It  is  full  of  Thy  riches. 
The  silver  and  the  gold  are  Thine,  and  the  cattle  upon 
a  thousand  hills.  Thy  vaults,  stored  full  of  precious 
metals,  are  locked  securely  in  depths  of  earth;  Thou 
holdest  the  keys  thereof  in  Thine  own  hands.  The 
pastures  are  clothed  with  flocks;  the  valleys  also  are 
covered  over  with  corn.  Thy  granaries  are  full  to 
overflowing.  Thy  vats  burst  forth  with  new  wine. 
Thou  openest  Thy  hand  and  suppliest  the  wants  of  all 
Thy  family.  Not  only  d-ost  Thou  break  the  loaves  for 
the  multitudes  of  men,  but  countless  beasts,  also,  even 
the  wild  beasts  of  the  forest,  are  fed  of  Thee  contin- 
ually. All  things  come  of  Thee.  Therefore,  would  we 
continually  acknowledge  Thy  goodness  and  give  thanks 
unto  Thy  Name.  Continue  to  bless  us  with  Thy 
bounty.  Made  more  mindful  of  Thine  abounding  good- 
ness, may  we  abound  more  and  more  in  blessing  others. 
Through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

— David  McConaughy. 

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A  ND  he  shewed  me  a  pure  river  of  water  of  life,  clear  as 
^'-^  crystal,  proceeding  out  of  the  throne  of  God  and  of  the 
Lamb.  In  the  midst  of  the  street  of  it,  and  on  either  side  of 
the  river,  was  there  the  tree  of  life,  which  bare  twelve  man- 
ner of  fruits,  and  yielded  her  fruit  every  month:  and  the 
leaves  of  the  tree  were  for  the  healing  of  the  nations.  And 
there  shall  be  no  more  curse :  but  the  throne  of  God  and  of 
the  Lamb  shall  be  in  it ;  and  his  servant  shall  serve  him :  and 
they  shall  see  his  face ;  and  his  name  shall  be  in  their  fore- 
heads. And  there  shall  be  no  night  there ;  and  they  need  no 
candle,  neither  light  of  the  sun;  for  the  Lord  God  giveth 
them  light :  and  they  shall  reign  for  ever  and  ever.  And  he 
said  unto  me,  These  sayings  are  faithful  and  true :  and  the 
Lord  God  of  the  holy  prophets  sent  his  angel  to  shew  unto 
his  servants  the  things  which  must  shortly  be  done.  Behold, 
I  come  quickly :  blessed  is  he  that  keepeth  the  sayings  of  the 
prophecy  of  this  book.  —Rev.  22:1-7 

O  gracious  Holy  Spirit,  as  we  now  gather  in  prayer, 
we^  invoke  Thy  presence  and  Thy  blessing.  As  we 
strive  to  shut  out  the  world  for  a  moment,  wilt  Thou 
not  help  us  by  coming  into  our  hearts  and  taking  com- 
plete possession  of  us,  purifying  us  from  all  the  sins 
which  have  tainted  our  lives,  subduing  all  our  worldly 
thoughts  and  ambitions  unto  Christ,  and  making  us  con- 
scious of  Thy  helpful  and  inspiring  presence.  We 
would  see  Jesus  in  this  morning  hour.  The  influences 
of  the  world  are  so  many  and  so  strong  that  our 
.  thoughts  and  affections  have  been  too  much  occupied 
with  those  things  which  are  but  temporal.  Now  in  this 
quiet  hour  let  the  loving  spirit  of  Christ  dwell  in  us; 
may  we  taste  those  spiritual  joys  which  Christ  has 
promised  to  all  who  love  Him;  show  us  a  glimpse,  we 
pray  Thee,  of  the  eternal  Kingdom  of  our  Lord 'and 
Saviour  Jesus  Christ.  In  His  Name  we  ask  this. 
Amen. 

— From  "Guidance  in  Prayer." 


62 


THOU  art  my  portion,  O  Lord :  I  have  said  that  I  would 
keep  thy  words.  I  intreated  thy  favour  with  my  whole 
heart :  be  merciful  unto  me  according  to  thy  word.  I  thought 
on  my  ways,  and  turned  my  feet  unto  thy  testimonies. 

— Ps.  119:57-59- 


T 


HY  word  is  a  lamp  unto  my  feet,  and  a  light  unto  my 
path.  I  have  sworn,  and  I  will  perform  it,  that  I  will 
keep  thy  righteous  judgments.  I  am  afflicted  very  much: 
quicken  me,  O  Lord,  according  unto  thy  word.  Accept,  I 
beseech  thee,  the  freewill  offerings  of  my  mouth,  O  Lord, 
and  teach  me  thy  judgments.  My  soul  is  continually  in  my 
hand :  yet  do  I  not  forget  thy  law.  The  wicked  have  laid  a 
snare  for  me :  yet  I  erred  not  from  thy  precepts.  Thy  testi- 
monies have  I  taken  as  an  heritage  for  ever:  for  they  are 
the  rejoicing  of  my  heart.  I  have  inclined  mine  heart  to  per- 
form thy  statutes  alway,  even  unto  the  end.  — -Ps.  119:105-112. 

Our  Father  which  art  in  heaven,  we  ask  that  Thy 
blessing  may  rest  upon  us  at  this  time;  help  us  to  be 
more  and  more  grateful  for  all  the  blessings  Thou  art 
sending  us  day  by  day.  Make  us  to  know  Thee,  and 
give  us  strength  to  do  Thy  will  in  all  things.  May  we 
acknowledge  Thee  as  our  Father,  and  know  that  Thou 
wilt  watch  over  as,  and  guide  and  direct  our  paths,  even 
unto  the  end,  if  we  put  our  trust  in  Thee.  Help  us,  we 
beseech  Thee,  to  live  as  in  Thy  sight.  In  times  of  pros- 
perity, make  us  humble ;  in  times  of  adversity,  be  Thou, 
O  Lord,  our  Strength,  our  Fortress,  and  our.  Refuge. 
May  we  always  remember  that  Jesus  Christ  is  the  same 
yesterday,  and  to-day,  and  forever;  that  His  infinite 
love  and  compassion  will  sustain  us  in  all  the  sorrows 
of  life,  and  bring  us  at  last  into  perfect  peace.  Help  us 
to  be  Christlike  in  thought,  in  word,  and  in  deed. 
Make  our  faith  stronger,  and  keep  us  in  the  path  of 
truth.     We  ask  it  for  Thy  Name's  sake.     Amen. 

— From  "  Guidance  in  Prayer." 


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Sri|«rabag  morning,  iEtgljtij  Mstk 

A  ND  Jesus,  when  he  came  out,  saw  much  people,  and  was 
"^^  moved  with  compassion  toward  them,  because  they  were 
as  sheep  not  having  a  shepherd :  and  he  began  to  teach  them 
many  things.  And  when  the  day  was  now  far  spent,  his  dis- 
ciples came  unto  him,  and  said,  This  is  a  desert  place,  and 
now  the  time  is  far  passed :  send  them  away,  that  they  may 
go  into  the  country  round  about,  and  into  the  villages,  and 
buy  themselves  bread :  for  they  have  nothing  to  eat.  He 
answered  and  said  unto  them,  Give  ye  them  to  eat.  And 
they  say  unto  him.  Shall  we  go  and  buy  two  hundred  penny- 
worth of  bread,  and  give  them  to  eat  ?  He  saith  unto  them, 
How  many  loaves  have  ye?  go  and  see.  And  when  they 
knew,  they  say.  Five,  and  two  fishes.  And  he  commanded 
them  to  make  all  sit  down  by  companies  upon  the  green 
grass.  And  they  sat  down  in  ranks,  by  hundreds,  and  by 
fifties.  And  when  he  had  taken  the  five  loaves  and  the  two 
fishes,  he  looked  up  to  heaven,  and  blessed,  and  brake  the 
loaves,  and  gave  them  to  his  disciples  to  set  before  them  ;  and 
the  two  fishes  divided  he  among  them  all.  And  they  did  all 
eat,  and  were  filled.  And  they  took  up  twelve  baskets  full 
of  the  fragments,  and  of  the  fishes.  And  they  that  did  eat  of 
the  loaves  were  about  five  thousand  men.         — Mark  6 :34-44. 

Father  of  all  goodness,  we  pray  Thee  to  keep  us  this 
day  from  all  narrow-mindedness,  from  all  prejudice 
and  dislike  of  individuals,  from  envy  of  the  rich  and 
contempt  of  the  poor.  Help  us  to  cultivate  whatever 
gifts  and  talents  Thou  hast  given  us,  to  cherish  friend- 
ships, and  to  recognize  in  all  the  blessings  of  life  the 
personal  expressions  of  Thy  eternal  love,  and  a  fore- 
taste of  what  Thou  hast  in  store  for  us.  May  we  never 
merit  through  unbelief  the  withdrawal  of  Thy  confi- 
dence in  us  to  do  work  that  would  nourish  our  own 
souls  and  bring  a  blessing  to  others.  Keep  us  close  to 
Thee  lest  we  be  lost  amid  the  unmeasured  sands  of  sin. 
Help  us  to  set  our  affections  on  things  above  and  at 
last  to  be  translated  into  the  Kingdom  of  our  Lord  and 
Saviour,  Jesus  Christ,  to  whom  with  Thee,  the  Father, 
and    the    Holy    Spirit,    be    honor    and    glory    forever. 

Amen. 

— Daniel  Hoffman  Martin,  D.  D. 

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THE  law  of  the  Lord  is  perfect,  converting  the  soul :  the 
testimony  of  the  Lord  is  sure,  making  wise  the  simple. 
The  statutes  of  the  Lord  are  right,  rejoicing  the  heart:  the 
commandment  of  the  Lord  is  pure,  enlightening  the  eyes. 
The  fear  of  the  Lord  is  clean,  enduring  for  ever:  the  judg- 
ments of  the  Lord  are  true  and  righteous  altogether.  More 
to  be  desired  are  they  than  gold,  yea,  than  much  fine  gold : 
sweeter  also  than  honey  and  the  honeycomb.  Moreover  by 
them  is  thy  servant  warned :  and  in  keeping  of  them  there  is 
great  reward.  Who  can  understand  his  errors  ?  cleanse  thou 
me  from  secret  faults.  Keep  back  thy  servant  also  from  pre- 
sumptuous sins ;  let  them  not  have  doniinion  over  me :  then 
shall  I  be  upright,  and  I  shall  be  innocent  from  the  great 
transgression.  Let  the  words  of  my  mouth,  and  the  medita- 
tion of  my  heart,  be  acceptable  in  thy  sight,  O  Lord,  my 
strength,  and  my  redeenier.  — Ps.  19  '.7-14. 

God  and  Father  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  we  praise 
Thee  for  all  Thy  goodness  unto  us  through  Thine  only 
Son,  our  divine  Saviour;  we  rejoice  that  He  is  true 
man  as  well  as  very  God.  We  thank  Thee  that  He  is 
able  to  save  unto  the  uttermost  all  who  come  to  Thee 
by  Him;  we  bless  Thee  that  being  made  like  unto  us, 
His  brethren,  He  is  a  merciful  and  faithful  High 
Priest  to  make  reconciliation  for  our  sins.  For  His 
sake  forgive  unto  us  all  sin,  bestow  upon  us  the  uplift- 
ing influences  of  the  Holy  Spirit,  and  help  us  to  live 
day  by  day  as  becometh  the  children  of  God.  Add  to 
spiritual  blessing  natural  mercies,  our  Father,  as  Thou 
seest  the  need,  preserve  our  health  and  strength  that 
we  may  serve  Thee  effectively  in  all  things,  and  draw 
us  closer  in  every  hour  to  Him  who  is  our  great  Elder 
Brother,  whose  promise  is  our  glorious  heritage :  "  Lo, 
I  am  with  you  always  even  unto  the  end."    Amen. 

— William  H.  Roberts,  D.  D. 


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THEREFORE  being  justified  by  faith,  we  have  peace 
with  God  through  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ :  by  whom  also 
we  have  access  by  faith  into  this  grace  wherein  we  stand,  and 
rejoice  in  hope  of  the  glory  of  God.  And  not  only  so,  but  we 
glory  in  tribulations  also :  knowing  that  tribulation  worketh 
patience ;  and  patience,  experience ;  and  experience,  hope : 
and  hope  maketh  not  ashamed ;  because  the  love  of  God  is 
shed  abroad  in  our  hearts  by  the  Holy  Ghost  which  is  given 
unto  us.  For  when  we  were  yet  without  strength,  in  due 
time  Christ  died  for  the  ungodly.  For  scarcely  for  a  right- 
eous man  will  one  die :  yet  peradventure  for  a  good  man 
some  would  even  dare  to  die.  But  God  commendeth  his  love 
toward  us,  in  that,  while  we  were  yet  sinners,  Christ  died  for 
us.  Much  more  then,  being  now  justified  by  his  blood,  we 
shall  be  saved  from  wrath  through  him.  For  if,  when  we 
were  enemies,  we  were  reconciled  to  God  by  the  death  of  his 
Son,  much  more,  being  reconciled,  we  shall  be  saved  by  his 
life.  — Rom.  5:1-10. 

Our  Father  God,  in  Thee  we  live  and  move  and  have 
our  being.  The  marks  of  Thy  loving  fingers  are  on  all 
we  possess.  We  ask  this  morning  for  a  deeper  sense 
of  appreciation,  and  for  a  more  intimate  fellowship 
with  Thee,  the  Author  and  Giver  of  every  good  and 
perfect  gift.  We  thank  Thee  for  the  privilege  of 
prayer,  for  the  open  Bible,  for  the  means  of  grace. 
Freely  we  have  received,  may  we  freely  give.  May  all 
who  touch  our  lives  be  refreshed  and  strengthened. 
May  we  radiate  Christ:  His  light  in  our  faces,  His 
courtesy  in  our  manners,  His  gentleness  in  our  speech. 
His  joy  in  our  hearts,  His  savor  in  all  our  influence. 
May  our  daily  work  call  out  our  best.  Keep  before  us 
the  vision  of  our  high  possibilities.  Give  us  courage  to 
do  Thy  will  whatever  the  consequences.  Give  us  an 
increasing  love  of  truth,  and  an  unswerving  faith  in 
Thee.     Through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.    Amen. 

— Daniel  Hoffman  Martin,  D.  D. 


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^unbag  Morning,  Ntntlj  Wesk 

^  I  ^  HEN  hear  thou  from  the  heavens,  even  from  thy  dwel- 
•'-  ling  place,  their  prayer  and  their  suppHcations,  and  main- 
tain their  cause,  and  forgive  thy  people  which  have  sinned 
against  thee.  Now,  my  God,  let,  I  beseech  thee,  thine  eyes  be 
open,  and  let  thine  ears  be  attent  unto  the  prayer  that  is  made 
in  this  place.  Now  therefore  arise,  O  Lord  God,  into  thy 
resting  place,  thou,  and  the  ark  of  thy  strength :  let  thy 
priests,  O  Lord  God,  be  clothed  with  salvation,  and  let  thy 
saints  rejoice  in  goodness.  O  Lord  God,  turn  not  away  the 
face  of  thine  anointed :  remember  the  mercies  of  David  thy 
servant.  —II  Chron.  6 139-42. 

TT  CAME  even  to  pass,  as  the  trumpeters  and  singers  were 
-■-  as  one,  to  make  one  sound  to  be  heard  in  praising  and, 
thanking  the  Lord ;  and  when  they  lifted  up  their  voice  with 
the  trumpets  and  cymbals  and  instruments  of  musick,  and 
praised  the  Lord,  saying.  For  he  is  good ;  for  his  mercy  en- 
dureth  for  ever :  that  then  the  house  w^as  filled  with  a  cloud, 
even  the  house  of  the  Lord ;  so  that  the  priests  could  not 
stand  to  minister  by  reason  of  the  cloud :  for  the  glory  of  the 
Lord  had  filled  the  house  of  God.  —II  Chron.  5  :i3,  14. 

O  Thou  whose  Name  is  Love,  with  the  returning 
light  of  day  we  adore  Thee  as  the  Light  in  whom  is 
no  darkness  at  all.  In  Thy  light  enable  us  to  see  light 
for  ourselves  this  day.  We  are  unworthy  of  Thy  favor, 
for  we  have  sinned  against  Thee.  Purge  us  of  our 
sins,  and  grant  that  we  may  enter  into  the  full  enjoy- 
ment of  our  privileges  as  Thy  children.  Bless  our 
home;  grant  to  our  loved  ones  a  sense  of  Thy  near- 
ness; help  them  to  cast  themselves  upon  Thee.  May 
the  risen  Christ  be  held  up  this  day  before  men  as  their 
only  and  all-sufficient  Saviour,  and  may  the  world  be 
advanced  nearer  to  the  glorious  time  of  the  coming  of 
Thy  Kingdom.  When  the  evening  shadows  betoken  the 
end  of  the  day,  may  we  have  the  consciousness  that  it 
has  been  a  day  of  gladness  and  peace,  a  foretaste  of  the 
peace  and  joy  of  Thy  presence  forevermore.    Amen. 

— Andrew  C.  Zenos,  D.  D. 

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iionba^  horning.  Nintt?  Wttk 

A  ND  the  twelve  gates  were  twelve  pearls ;  every  several 
"^^  gate  was  of  one  pearl :  and  the  street  of  the  city  was 
pure  gold,  as  it  were  transparent  glass.  And  I  saw  no  tem- 
ple therein :  for  the  Lord  God  Almighty  and  the  Lamb  are 
the  temple  of  it.  And  the  city  had  no  need  of  the  sun, 
neither  of  the  moon,  to  shine  in  it :  for  the  glory  of  God  did 
lighten  it,  and  the  Lamb  is  the  light  thereof.  And  the  nations 
of  them  which  are  saved  shall  walk  in  the  light  of  it :  and  the 
kings  of  the  earth  do  bring  their  glory  and  honour  into  it. 
And  the  gates  of  it  shall  not  be  shut  at  all  by  day :  for  there 
shall  be  no  night  there.  And  they  shall  bring  the  glory  and 
honour  of  the  nations  into  it.  And  there  shall  in  no  wise 
enter  into  it  any  thing  that  defileth,  neither  whatsoever  work- 
eth  abomination,  or  maketh  a  lie :  but  they  which  are  written 
in  the  Lamb's  book  of  life.  — Rev.  21  -.21-27. 

Our  Heavenly  Father,  as  we  begin  the  day  we  would 
render  Thee  thanksgiving  and  praise  because  Thou  art 
the  Giver  of  every  good  and  perfect  gift,  and  we  be- 
seech Thee  for  wisdom  and  grace  to  use  Thy  gifts  to 
Thy  glory.  Enable  us  to  think  clearly,  to  speak  gently, 
to  do  our  duty  bravely,  and  so  to  live  before  our  loved 
ones,  our  friends,  and  the  strangers  we  may  meet,  that 
they  shall  take  knowledge  of  us  that  we  have  been  with 
Jesus.  We  do  not  know  what  is  before  us  to-day.  We 
do  not  ask  to  know.  We  only  ask  that,  in  every  con- 
dition and  at  all  times,  we  may  glorify  Thee.  Let  us 
not  think  lightly  of  simple  duties  or  common  tasks. 
Enable  us  to  do  with  our  might  what  our  hands  find  to 
do,  and  let  us  rest  in  the  blessed  assurance  that  Thou 
art  guarding  and  guiding  and  loving  us  always.  We 
ask  it  through  Him  who  taught  us  how  to  pray.    Amen. 

— Henry  Marcotte,  D.  D. 


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TJ"  EAR  me  when  I  call,  O  God  of  my  righteousness :  thou 
^  -*■  hast  enlarged  me  when  I  was  in  distress ;  have  mercy 
upon  me,  and  hear  my  prayer.  O  ye  sons  of  men,  how  long 
will  ye  turn  my  glory  into  shame  ?  how  long  will  ye  love  van- 
ity, and  seek  after  leasing  ?  But  know  that  the  Lord  hath  set 
apart  him  that  is  godly  for  himself :  the  Lord  will  hear  when 
I  call  unto  him.  Stand  in  awe,  and  sin  not :  commune  with 
your  own  heart  upon  your  bed,  and  be  still.  Of¥er  the  sacri- 
fices of  righteousness,  and  put  your  trust  in  the  Lord. 
There  be  many  that  say,  Who  will  shew  us  any  good  ?  Lord, 
lift  thou  up  the  light  of  thy  countenance  upon  us.  Thou  hast 
put  gladness  in  my  heart,  more  than  in  the  time  that  their 
corn  and  their  wine  increased.  I  will  both  lay  me  down  in 
peace,  and  sleep:  for  thou,  Lord,  only  makest  me  dwell  in 
safety.  —Psalm  4. 

Most  gracious  God,  our  Heavenly  Father,  we  bow  in 
reverence  before  Thee  and  offer  praise  to  Thy  Holy 
Name.  We  approach  Thy  throne  of' grace  in  the  Name 
of  Jesus  Christ,  our  Redeemer  and  Intercessor.  We 
would  come  unto  Thee  confessing  our  sins  and  short- 
comings. We  realize  that  we  are  unworthy  even  to 
take  Thy  Holy  Name  upon  our  lips.  We  are  assured, 
however,  that  "  as  far  as  the  east  is  from  the  west,  so 
far  hath  he  removed  our  transgressions  from  us." 
Make  us  pure  and  holy.  We  would  ask  Thee  to  bless 
our  homes,  our  neighbors,  and  our  friends.  We  would 
most  earnestly  ask  Thee  to  comfort  all  those  that 
mourn,  all  who  are  suffering  because  of  human  need. 
We  would  ask  Thee  to  bless  our  country,  the  President 
of  the  United  States,  and  all  placed  in  authority 
over  us;  bless  all  the  nations  of  the  world.  We  would 
pray  that  righteousness  and  peace  may  be  granted  to  all 
people  everywhere,  that  the  gospel  of  Jesus  Christ  may 
triumph  in  every  nation,  that  the  missionaries  may  be 
assisted  in  their  efforts,  that  the  Church  of  God  may  be 
made  one  in  Christ.  We  pray  Thee  to  bless  every  hu- 
manitarian and  every  Christian  effort  to  bring  greater 
happiness  and  blessing  to  every  creature.  Hasten  the 
time  w-hen  Christ  shall  establish  His  Kingdom  on  earth 
as  it  is  in  heaven !     In  His  Name.     Amen. 

— CORNEILIUS  M.  Steffens,  D.  D. 
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FRET  not  thyself  because  of  evildoers,  neither  be  thou 
envious  against  the  workers  of  iniquity.  For  they  shall 
soon  be  cut  down  like  the  grass,  and  wither  as  the  green  herb. 
Trust  in  the  Lord,  and  do  good ;  so  shalt  thou  dwell  in  the 
land,  and  verily  thou  shalt  be  fed.  Delight  thyself  also  in 
the  Lord ;  and  he  shall  give  thee  the  desires  of  thine  heart. 
Commit  thy  way  unto  the  Lord;  trust  also  in  him;  and  he 
shall  bring  it  to  pass.  And  he  shall  bring  forth  thy  right- 
eousness as  the  light,  and  thy  judgment  as  the  noonday. 
Rest  in  the  Lord,  and  wait  patiently  for  him :  fret  not  thyself 
because  of  him  who  prospereth  in  his  way,  because  of  the 
man  who  bringeth  wicked  devices  to  pass.  Cease  from 
anger,  and  forsake  wrath :  fret  not  thyself  in  any  wise  to  do 
evil.  For  evildoers  shall  be  cut  off:  but  those  that  wait 
upon  the  Lord,  they  shall  inherit  the  earth.  — Ps.  37:1-9. 

Our  Father  God,  we  draw  nigh  to  Thee.  We  are  not 
worthy  to  come  into  Thy  presence;  but  Thou  hast 
graciously  invited  us,  and,  through  the  merits  of  Thy 
Son,  opened  a  way  by  which  we  may  come  with  bold- 
ness, if  only  we  come  in  penitence  and  faith.  We  be- 
lieve that  Thou  art  and  art  the  rewarder  of  them  that 
diligently  seek  Thee.  Bestow  upon  us,  we  beseech 
Thee,  Thy  peace.  Strengthen  us  with  might  by  Thy 
Spirit  in  the  inner  man  for  all  that  we  are  called  upon 
to  do  or  endure.  Lead  us  in  the  paths  of  righteousness 
for  Thy  Name's  sake.  Prosper  us  in  our  lawful  under- 
takings;  sustain  us  amid  the  trials  of  life;  fill  us  with 
Thy  joy;  bless  those  who  are  near  and  dear  to  us;  re- 
member our  land  and  our  rulers ;  hasten  the  coming  of 
Thy  Kingdom.    And  unto  Thy  Name  will  we  give  the 

praise.    Amen. 

— Eben  B.  Cobb,  D.  D. 


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A  ND  I  saw  a  new  heaven  and  a  new  earth:  for  the  first 
'^^'  heaven  and  the  first  earth  were  passed  away ;  and  there 
was  no  more  sea.  And  I  John  saw  the  holy  city,  new  Jerusa- 
lem, coming  down  from  God  out  of  heaven,  prepared  as  a 
bride  adorned  for  her  husband.  And  I  heard  a  great  voice 
out  of  heaven  saying.  Behold,  the  tabernacle  of  God  is  with 
men,  and  he  will  dwell  with  them,  and  they  shall  be  his  peo- 
ple, and  God  himself  shall  be  with  them,  and  be  their  God. 
And  God  shall  wipe  away  all  tears  from  their  eyes ;  and 
there  shall  be  no  more  death,  neither  sorrow,  nor  crying, 
neither  shall  there  be  any  more  pain :  for  the  former  things 
are  passed  away.  And  he  that  sat  upon  the  throne  said.  Be- 
hold, I  make  all  things  new.  And  he  said  unto  me,  Write : 
for  these  words  are  true  and  faithful.  And  he  said  unto  me, 
It  is  done.  I  am  Alpha  and  Omega,  the  beginning  and  the 
end.  I  will  give  unto  him  that  is  athirst  of  the  fountain  of 
the  water  of  life  freely.  He  that  overcometh  shall  inherit 
all  things ;  and  I  will  be  his  God,  and  he  shall  be  my  son. 

— Rev.  21 : 1-7. 

Loving  Father  and  God  of  all  comfort,  for  all  Thy 
mercies  and  blessings  we  thank  Thee.  Hear  us  in  our 
hour  of  trial  and  sore  affliction.  Grant  us,  we  beseech 
Thee,  Thy  pity  and  tender  compassion,  and  visit  us  with 
Thy  salvation.  We  "  have  sinned,  and  come  short  of 
the  glory  of  God."  We  acknowledge  our  sins,  our  in- 
iquities will  we  not  hide.  Pardon  our  offenses.  Hide 
Thy  face  from  our  sins  and  blot  out  our  iniquities. 
New  experiences  have  taught  us  that  "  the  wages  of  sin 
is  death,"  and  that  "  righteousness  exalteth  a  nation : 
but  sin  is  a  reproach  to  any  people."  Wilt  Thou  not 
estabhsh  us  in  righteousness,  that  we  may  be  at  peace 
with  Thee  and  with  all  the  world?  Make  known  Thy 
most  holy  will.  Give  us  holy  comradeship  with 
Christ,  and  daily  strength  from  Thy  Word.  May  the 
Holy  Spirit  lead  and  guide  us  into  all  truth,  and  bring 
us  home  at  last  to  Thy  house  of  many  mansions.   Amen. 

— Leon  D.  Young,  D.  D. 


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J^riba^  iHnrning,  Ntntl|  Wt^k 

WHAT  man  is  he  that  desireth  Hfe,  and  loveth  many 
days,  that  he  may  see  good?  Keep  thy  tongue  from 
evil,  and  thy  hps  from  speaking  guile.  Depart  from  evil, 
and  do  good ;  seek  peace,  and  pursue  it.  The  eyes  of  the 
Lord  are  upon  the  righteous,  and  his  ears  are  open  unto  their 
cry.  The  face  of  the  Lord  is  against  them  that  do  evil,  to 
cut  oiT  the  remembrance  of  them  from  the  earth.  The 
righteous  cry,  and  the  Lord  heareth,  and  delivereth  them  out 
of  all  their  troubles.  The  Lord  is  nigh  unto  them  that  are 
of  a  broken  heart ;  and  saveth  such  as  be  of  a  contrite  spirit. 
Many  are  the  afflictions  of  the  righteous :  but  the  Lord  deliv- 
ereth him  out  of  them  all.  He  keepeth  all  his  bones :  not  one 
of  them  is  broken.  Evil  shall  slay  the  wicked :  and  they  that 
hate  the  righteous  shall  be  desolate.  The  Lord  redeemeth 
the  soul  of  his  servants :  and  none  of  them  that  trust  in  him 
shall  be  desolate.  — Ps.  34:12-22. 

Almighty  God,  our  Heavenly  Father,  we  thank  Thee 
for  a  new  day.  Help  us  to  make  good  use  of  its  oppor- 
tunities, and  to  meet  its  difficulties  and  trials  with  calm- 
ness and  patience.  Give  us  faith  in  Thee,  and  in  Thy 
power  to  make  all  things  work  together  for  good  to 
them  that  love  Thee.  Give  us  self-control  for  the  sake 
of  Thine  honor,  the  comfort  of  those  with  whom  we 
live,  and  our  own  good.  Forgive  us  our  sins,  and 
purify  all  our  aims  and  desires.  Keep  all  who  are  dear 
to  us.  Give  them  strength  for  all  their  tasks,  and  com- 
fort in  all  their  trials.  Lift  up  the  light  of  Thy  coun- 
tenance upon  our  nation  and  its  President.  Bring  all 
the  rulers  of  the  earth  to  an  acknowledgement  of  Thy- 
self. Make  even  the  wrath  of  man  to  praise  Thee,  and 
bring  about  lasting  peace  in  the  councils  of  the  nations. 
Vouchsafe  Thy  help  and  care  to  all  Thy  servants  who 
are  heralds  of  the  Cross  in  all  the  world.  Hear  our 
prayer,  we  beseech  Thee,  in  the  name  of  our  Lord 
Jesus  Christ.    Amen. 

— Warren  H.  Landon,  D.  D. 


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#atur&ai|  Morning,  Ninth  Week 

A  ND  in  that  day  thou  shalt  say,  O  Lord,  I  will  praise  thee : 
-^~^  though  thou  wast  angry  with  me,  thine  anger  is  turned 
away,  and  thou  comfortedst  me.  Behold,  God  is  my  salva- 
tion ;  I  will  trust,  and  not  be  afraid :  for  the  Lord  Jehovah 
is  my  strength  and  my  song ;  he  also  is  become  my  salvation. 
Therefore  with  joy  shall  ye  draw  water  out  of  the  wells  of 
salvation.  And  in  that  day  shall  ye  say.  Praise  the  Lord, 
call  upon  his  name,  declare  his  doings  among  the  people, 
make  mention  that  his  name  is  exalted.  Sing  unto  the  Lord ; 
for  he  hath  done  excellent  things :  this  is  known  in  all  the 
earth.  Cry  out  and  shout,  thou  inhabitant  of  Zion :  for  great 
is  the  Holy  One  of  Israel  in  the  midst  of  thee.     — Isa.,  ch.  12. 

TUT  E  will  swallow  up  death  in  victory ;  and  the  Lord  God 
^  -*-  will  wipe  away  tears  from  off  all  faces ;  and  the  rebuke 
of  his  people  shall  he  take  away  from  off  all  the  earth :  for 
the  Lord  hath  spoken  it.  And  it  shall  be  said  in  that  day, 
Lo,  this  is  our  God ;  we  have  waited  for  him,  and  he  will 
save  us :  this  is  the  Lord ;  we  have  waited  for  him,  we  will 
be  glad  and  rejoice  in  his  salvation.  — Isa.  25:8,  9. 

To  Thee,  O  God,  our  Father,  Saviour,  and  Sanctifier, 
we  give  hearty  praise  and  thanks  for  daily  providence 
and  grace.  We  give  Thee  humble  thanks  for  the  simple 
necessaries  of  every  day.  We  thank  Thee  for  the  food 
Thou  hast  placed  upon  our  tables  to  sustain  our  bodies 
for  their  tasks;  for  Thy  gracious  protection  of  our 
homes,  for  Thy  watchful  care  over  our  coming  in  and 
going  out,  for  Thy  gifts  of  clothing  and  shelter  against 
the  night;  for  the  peace  of  our  fireside  and  the  rest  of 
our  house,  the  love  of  our  family  and  the  joy  of  our 
friends ;  for  opportunities  of  work  and  service,  for  men 
and  for  Thee ;  for  waking  and  sleeping,  for  sunshine 
and  shadow,  for  day  and  night.  Grant,  O  Lord,  in  Thy 
great  mercy,  that  all  these  and  other  of  Thy  gifts,  as 
Thou  seest  we  need,  may  be  continued  unto  us,  and 
that  our  gratitude  to  Thee  may  be  sincere  and  generous, 
and  may  manifest  itself,  not  only  in  our  words,  but  in 
our  lives  and  works.    For  Christ's  dear  sake.    Amen. 

— Rockwell  S.  Brank,  D.  D. 

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/^  SING  unto  the  Lord  a  new  song:  sing  unto  the  Lord, 
^^  all  the  earth.  Sing  unto  the  Lord,  bless  his  name ;  shew 
forth  his  salvation  from  day  to  day.  Declare  his  glory 
among  the  heathen,  his  wonders  among  all  people.  For  the 
Lord  is  great,  and  greatly  to  be  praised.  *  *  =h  Honour 
and  majesty  are  before  him :  strength  and  beauty  are  in  his 
sanctuary.  Give  unto  the  Lord,  O  ye  kindreds  of  the  people, 
give  unto  the  Lord  glory  and  strength.  Give  unto  the  Lord 
the  glory  due  unto  his  name :  bring  an  offering,  and  come 
into  his  courts.  O  worship  the  Lord  in  the  beauty  of  holi- 
ness :  fear  before  him,  all  the  earth.  Say  among  the  heathen 
that  the  Lord  reigneth :  the  world  also  shall  be  established 
that  it  shall  not  be  moved :  he  shall  judge  the  people  right- 
eously. Let  the  heavens  rejoice,  and  let  the  earth  be  glad ; 
let  the  sea  roar,  and  the  fulness  thereof.  Let  the  field  be 
joyful,  and  all  that  is  therein :  then  shall  all  the  trees  of  the 
wood  rejoice  before  the  Lord :  for  he  cometh,  for  he  cometh 
to  judge  the  earth :  he  shall  judge  the  world  with  righteous- 
ness, and  the  people  with  his  truth.  — Ps.  96:1-4,  6-13. 

Heavenly  Father,  we  thank  Thee  that  after  the  dark- 
ness has  come  the  dawn  of  Thy  holy  Sabbath.  We 
gather  about  the  family  altar  with  thankful  hearts 
seeking  Thy  benediction.  Fill  us  with  Thy  grace,  and 
help  us  to  bring  forth  in  our  lives  the  fruit  of  the 
Spirit.  Bless  all  this  day  who  carry  the  gospel  of  Thy 
grace  to  the  burdened,  the  discouraged,  the  despondent 
and  sorrowful.  Let  Thy  gospel  be  a  balm  for  broken 
hearts,  and  light  to  those  in  darkness.  May  the  grac- 
ious words  of  the  Redeemer,  "  Come  unto  me,  all  ye 
that  labour  and  are  heavy  laden,  and  I  will  give  you 
rest,"  bring  joy  to  many  hearts  to-day.  Make  Thy  min- 
isters men  of  prayer  and  power  and  may  Thy  Kingdom 
be  established  and  Thy  holy  will  be  done.  These  " 
things  we  ask  with  the  forgiveness  of  our  sins  in  the 
Name  of  Jesus  Christ,  our  Lord.    Amen. 

—David  G.  Wylie,  D.  D. 


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WHAT  shall  we  then  say  to  these  things  ?  If  God  be  for 
us,  who  can  be  against  us?  He  that  spared  not  his 
own  Son,  but  delivered  him  up  for  us  all,  how  shall  he  not 
with  him  also  freely  give  us  all  things?  Who  shall  lay  any 
thing  to  the  charge  of  God's  elect?  It  is  God  that  justifieth. 
Who  is  he  that  condemneth?  It  is  Christ  that  died,  yea 
rather,  that  is  risen  again,  who  is  even  at  the  right  hand  of 
God,  who  also  maketh  intercession  for  us.  Who  shall  sepa- 
rate us  from  the  love  of  Christ?  shall  tribulation,  or  distress, 
or  persecution,  or  famine,  or  nakedness,  or  peril,  or  sword  ? 
*  *  *  Nay,  in  all  these  things  we  are  more  than  conquer- 
ors, through  him  that  loved  us.  For  I  am  persuaded  that 
neither  death,  nor  life,  nor  angels,  nor  principalities,  nor 
powers,  nor  things  present,  nor  things  to  come,  nor  height, 
nor  depth,  nor  any  other  creature,  shall  be  able  to  separate  us 
from  the  love  of  God,  which  is  in  Christ  Jesus  our  Lord. 

—Rom.  8 :3i-3S,  37-39. 

We  thank  Thee,  Father,  for  Thy  Word.  May  it  be  a 
lamp  unto  our  feet  and  a  light  unto  our  path.  May  we 
so  believe  in  Thy  message  that  we  shall  accept  its  guid- 
ance and  live  by  it.  May  we  be  willing  to  learn,  and 
may  Thy  Holy  Spirit  lead  us  to  enlarged  understanding 
and  obedience.  We  thank  Thee  for  the  living  Word, 
Jesus  Christ,  our  Lord :  that  He  met  the  burdens  and 
trials  of  life  that  we  meet ;  that  He  rejoiced  in  our  joys, 
wept  with  our  sorrows.  We  thank  Thee  for  His  sinless 
life.  We  thank  Thee  that  He  is  Victor  over  sin  and 
death,  that  through  Him  we  may  be  victors  in  the 
struggle  against  sin,  as  well  as  heirs  of  eternal  life. 
Oh,  may  He  be  to  us  both  Lord  and  Master !  Help  us 
to  commit  our  lives  fully  to  Him.  May  we  receive  His 
salvation  and  make  Him  truly  King  of  our  souls. 
Teach  us  to  give  Him  true  allegiance.  As  we  go  out 
to  the  duties  and  privileges  of  this  day,  may  His  spirit 
abide  with  us ;  keep  us  true  to  Him.  Give  us  grace 
sufficient  for  all  our  needs  this  day  and  make  us  strong 
to  do  Thy  will.  May  we  rest  in  Thy  providences  which 
are  as  the  mighty  deep,  and  refresh  ourselves  with  Thy 
grace  as  from  a  flowing  stream ;  for  Jesus'  sake.   Amen. 

— Edwin  H.  Jenks,  D.  D. 
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A  ND  when  the  hour  was  come,  he  sat  down,  and  the 
-^"^  twelve  apostles  with  him.  And  he  said  unto  them,  With 
desire  I  have  desired  to  eat  this  passover  with  you  before  I 
suffer :  for  I  say  unto  you,  I  will  not  any  more  eat  thereof, 
until  it  be  fulfilled  in  the  kingdom  of  God.  And  he  took  the 
cup,  and  gave  thanks,  and  said.  Take  this,  and  divide  it 
among  yourselves :  for  I  say  unto  you,  I  will  not  drink  of 
the  fruit  of  the  vine,  until  the  kingdom  of  God  shall  come. 
And  he  took  bread,  and  gave  thanks,  and  brake  it,  and  gave 
unto  them,  saying,  This  is  my  body  which  is  given  for  you : 
this  do  in  remembrance  of  me.  Likewise  also  the  cup  after 
supper,  saying,  This  cup  is  the  new  testament  in  my  blood, 
which  is  shed  for  you.  — Luke  22:14-20. 

VERILY,  verily,  I  say  unto  you.  Except  ye  eat  the  flesh 
of  the  Son  of  man,  and  drink  his  blood,  ye  have  no  life 
in  you.  Whoso  eateth  my  flesh,  and  drinketh  my  blood,  hath 
eternal  life ;  and  I  will  raise  him  up  at  the  last  day.  For  my 
flesh  is  meat  indeed,  and  my  blood  is  drink  indeed.  He  that 
eateth  my  flesh,  and  drinketh  my  blood,  dwelleth  in  me,  and 
I  in  him.  As  the  living  Father  hath  sent  me,  and  I  live  by 
the  Father :  so  he  that  eateth  me,  even  he  shall  live  by  me. 
This  is  that  bread  which  came  down  from  heaven:  not  as 
your  fathers  did  eat  manna,  and  are  dead :  he  that  eateth  of 
this  bread  shall  live  for  ever.  —John  6:53-58. 

Lord,  we  have  been  feeding  on  the  husks  of  our  own 
choosing,  and  we  are  so  dissatisfied.  Feed  us  with  the 
Bread  of  life.  Give  us  Thyself  as  Thou  didst  plan  to 
do  when  Thou  didst  leave  Thy  throne  in  glory  for  us. 
We  need  Thee.  Come  Thou  into  our  hearts,  teach  us 
how  to  come  to  Thee,  and  how  to  draw  others  to  Thee. 
We  thank  Thee  that  Thou  dost  give  us  a  part  in  doing 
Thy  work  and  in  training  others  to  work  with  us  and 
after  us.  Give  wisdom  to  all  who  have  others  in  train- 
ing in  the  home,  in  school,  in  business,  in  the  Church. 
In  life  and  in  death  may  we  be  a  blessing  to  all  about 
us.  Save  us  from  our  besetting  sins,  and  live  in  us  by 
Thy  Holy  Spirit.  Teach  us  Thy  love  and  show  us 
how  to  make  known  that  love  to  others.  For  His 
Name's  sake.     Amen. 

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A  ND  when  even  was  come,  the  ship  was  in  the  midst  of 
-^~*'  the  sea,  and  he  alone  on  the  land.  And  he  saw  them  toil- 
ing in  rowing ;  for  the  wind  was  contrary  unto  them :  and 
about  the  fourth  watch  of  the  night  he  cometh  unto  them, 
walking  upon  the  sea,  and  would  have  passed  by  them.  But 
when  they  saw  him  walking  upon  the  sea,  they  supposed  it 
had  been  a  spirit,  and  cried  out:  for  they  all  saw  him,  and 
were  troubled.  And  immediately  he  talked  with  them,  and 
saith  unto  them,  Be  of  good  cheer :  it  is  I ;  be  not  afraid. 
*  *  *  And  when  they  had  passed  over,  they  came  into 
the  land  of  Gennesaret,  and  drew  to  the  shore.  And  when 
they  were  come  out  of  the  ship,  straightway  they  knew  him, 
and  ran  through  that  whole  region  round  about,  and  began 
to  carry  about  in  beds  those  that  were  sick,  where  they  heard 
he  was.  And  whithersoever  he  entered,  into  villages,  or 
cities,  or  country,  they  laid  the  sick  in  the  streets,  and  be- 
sought him  that  they  might  touch  if  it  were  but  the  border 
of  his  garment:  and  as  many  as  touched  him  were  made 
whole.  —Mark  6:47-50,  53-56. 

Our  Heavenly  Father,  we  praise  Thee  for  what  Thou 
art  and  for  the  revelation  which  Thou  hast  made  of 
Thyself  to  us  in  Thy  Word  and  in  the  person  of  Thy 
dear  Son,  our  Saviour.  We  desire  to  live  this  day  so 
as  to  please  Thee  in  all  things.  May  we  know  Thy  will 
and  may  we  delight  at  all  times  to  do  it.  Bless  our 
household  and  our  friends.  Guard  us,  we  pray  Thee, 
from  the  dangers  of  the  day,  and  keep  us  in  the  hour 
of  temptation.  Make  us  sensitive  to  every  approach  of 
evil  and  when  the  day  is  done  may  we  realize  that  we 
have  been  walking  in  true  fellowship  with  Thee. 
Bless  our  country,  guide  our  President,  and  be  espe- 
cially near  to  all  who  need  Thy  help.  Through  Jesus 
Christ,  our  Lord.    Amen. 

— W.  H.  W.  Boyle,  D.  D. 


77 


CTRENGTHEN  ye  the  weak  hands,  and  confirm  the  fee- 
^  ble  knees.  Say  to  them  that  are  of  a  fearful  heart,  Be 
strong,  fear  not :  behold,  your  God  will  come  with  venge- 
ance, even  God  with  a  recompence ;  he  will  come  and  save 
you.  Then  the  eyes  of  the  blind  shall  be  opened,  and  the 
ears  of  the  deaf  shall  be  unstopped.  Then  shall  the  lame 
man  leap  as  an  hart,  and  the  tongue  of  the  dumb  sing :  for  in 
the  wilderness  shall  waters  break  out,  and  streams  in  the 
desert.  And  the  parched  ground  shall  become  a  pool,  and 
the  thirsty  lands  springs  of  water :  in  the  habitation  of  drag- 
ons where  each  lay,  shall  be  grass- with  reeds  and  rushes. 
And  an  highway  shall  be  there,  and  a  way,  and  it  shall  be 
called  The  way  of  holiness ;  the  unclean  shall  not  pass  over 
it ;  but  it  shall  be  for  those :  the  wayfaring  men,  though  fools, 
shall  not  err  therein.  No  lion  shall  be  there,  nor  any  raven- 
ous beast  shall  go  up  thereon,  it  shall  not  be  found  there ;  but 
the  redeemed  shall  walk  there :  and  the  ransomed  of  the 
Lord  shall  return,  and  come  to  Zion  with  songs  and  everlast- 
ing joy  upon  their  heads :  they  shall  obtain  joy  and  gladness, 
and  sorrow  and  sighing  shall  flee  away.  — Isa.  35 :3-io. 

God  of  our  fathers,  we  seek  Thy  holy  help  in  our 
effort  to  create  a  home  on  earth  which  shall  fit  us  for 
our  home  in  heaven.  Enable  us  to  make  it  the  abode 
of  peace  and  love;  of  truth  and  justice;  of  righteous- 
ness and  honor.  Whether  assembled  about  the  family 
altar,  the  fireside,  or  the  table  spread  with  our  daily 
bread,  whether  asleep  beneath  this  sheltering  roof  by 
night  or  abroad  and  at  work  by  day,  may  we  feel  that 
Thou  art  round  about  us  as  the  mountains  are  round 
about  Jerusalem.  May  there  here  be  pure  joys  which 
shall  find  expression  in  music  and  in  laughter;  and  if 
tears  must  sometimes  fill  our  eyes,  may  -we  learn  to 
find  the  comfort  of  Thy  love.  In  sickness  and  in 
health,  in  joy  and  in  sorrow,  in  life  and  in  death,  we 
crave  and  invoke  Thy  blessing  in  the  Name  of  Jesus 
Christ.    Amen. 

— Chari.Es  F.  Goss,  D.  D. 


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ILT  APPY  is  the  man  that  findeth  wisdom,  and  the  man  that 
^  ^  getteth  understanding.  For  the  merchandise  of  it  is 
better  than  the  merchandise  of  silver,  and  the  gain  thereof 
than  fine  gold.  She  is  more  precious  than  rubies :  and  all 
the  things  thou  canst  desire  are  not  to  be  compared  unto  her. 
Length  of  days  is  in  her  right  hand ;  and  in  her  left  hand 
riches  and  honour.  Her  ways  are  ways  of  pleasantness,  and 
all  her  paths  are  peace.  She  is  a  tree  of  life  to  them  that  lay 
hold  upon  her:  and  happy  is  every  one  that  retaineth  her. 
The  Lord  by  wisdom  hath  founded  the  earth ;  by  under- 
standing hath  he  established  the  heavens.  By  his  knowledge 
the  depths  are  broken  up,  and  the  clouds  drop  down  the  dew. 
My  son,  let  not  them  depart  from  thine  eyes:  keep  sound 
wisdom  and  discretion:  so  shall  they  be  life  unto  thy  soul, 
and  grace  to  thy  neck.  Then  shalt  thou  walk  in  thy  way 
safely,  and  thy  foot  shall  not  stumble.  When  thou  liest 
down,  thou  shalt  not  be  afraid :  yea,  thou  shalt  lie  down,  and 
thy  sleep  shall  be  sweet.  — Prov.  3:13-24. 

Our  Heavenly  Father,  we  thank  Thee  for  this  new 
day  with  its  opportunities  for  service  in  Thy  'Name. 
May  we  be  found  faithful  in  the  home,  in  the  school, 
and  in  the  office.  Help  each  of  our  family  circle  to  do 
his  or  her  part  to-day  for  the  establishment  of  the 
Kingdom  of  righteousness  and  peace.  Bless  our  coun- 
try and  all  the  countries  of  the  world.  Hasten  the  day 
of  universal  peace,  when  the  nations  of  the  earth 
shall  live  together  in  harmony.  May  we  be  kept  free 
from  all  pride,  arrogance,  and  sin,  so  that  we  may  be 
vessels  of  honor  meet  and  sanctified  for  the  Master's 
use,  instruments  in  Thy  hand  for  the  bringing  in  of 
that  better  day  for  which  we  humbly  pray.  In  the 
Name,  and  for  the  sake,  of  Jesus  Christ.    Amen. 

^OHN  M.  Gaston,  D.  D. 


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daturbag  iiartiing,  S^ntlj  Wt^k 

'IP  HEN  the  same  day  at  evening,  being  the  first  day  of  the 
-■-  week,  when  the  doors  were  shut  where  the  disciples 
were  assembled  for  fear  of  the  Jews,  came  Jesus  and  stood 
in  the  midst,  and  saith  unto  them,  Peace  be  unto  you.  And 
when  he  had  so  said,  he  shewed  unto  them  his  hands  and  his 
side.  Then  were  the  disciples  glad,  when  they  saw  the  Lord. 
Then  said  Jesus  to  them  again,  Peace  be  unto  you:  as  my 
Father  hath  sent  me,  even  so  send  I  you.  And  when  he  had 
said  this,  he  breathed  on  them,  and  saith  unto  them.  Receive 
ye  the  Holy  Ghost.  *  *  *  g^t  Thomas,  one  of  the 
twelve,  called  Didymus,  was  not  with  them  when  Jesus  came. 
The  other  disciples  therefore  said  unto  him.  We  have  seen 
the  Lord.  But  he  said  unto  them.  Except  I  shall  see  in  his 
hands  the  print  of  the  nails,  and  put  my  finger  into  the  print 
of  the  nails,  and  thrust  my  hand  into  his  side,  I  will  not  be- 
lieve. And  after  eight  days  again  his  disciples  were  within, 
and  Thomas  with  them:  then  came  Jesus,  the  doors  being 
shut,  and  stood  in  the  midst,  and  said.  Peace  be  unto  you. 
Then  saith  he  to  Thomas,  Reach  hither  thy  finger,  and  be- 
hold my  hands ;  and  reach  hither  thy  hand,  and  thrust  it  into 
my  side :  and  be  not  faithless,  but  believing.  And  Thomas 
answered   and   said  unto  him.   My   Lord  and  my   God. 

— John  20:19-22,  24-28. 

A 

Our  Heavenly  Father,  wilt  Thou  bless  Thy  Word  to 
all  our  hearts.  Give  that  calm  certainty  of  truth,  that 
nearness  of  Thyself,  that  conviction  of  the  reality  of 
the  life  to  come,  which  we  all  need  to  bear  us  through 
the  troubles  of  this  life.  Oh,  if  we  could  live  as  seeing 
Thee  who  art  invisible,  if  we  could  live  as  beholding 
heaven,  it  would  not  be  hard  to  live  aright.  But  our 
faith  is  faint,  the  world  is  real  to  us,  and  we  are  on 
every  side  in  sympathy  with  earthly  things.  The  things 
that  are  most  important  to  us  seem  visionary  and  re- 
mote. Therefore  we  ask  that  gift  of  the  Holy  Spirit 
by  which  the  truth  is  brought  into  the  heart  and  made 
to  abide  there  in  ever-increasing  power.  Baptize  us 
with  the  Holy  Spirit ;  dwell  in  us ;  go  with  us ;  and  at 
last  bring  us  to  our  exceeding  great  reward  in  heaven. 
These  mercies  we  ask  for  Christ's  sake.    Amen. 

— From  "  Guidance  in  Prayer." 

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^ittthag  iJIormttg,  lElPu^ntl)  Mttk 


A 


ND  they  went  into  Capernaum ;  and  straightway  on  the 
sabbath  day  he  entered  into  the  synagogue,  and  taught. 
And  they  were  astonished  at  his  doctrine:  for  he  taught 
them  as  one  that  had  authority,  and  not  as  the  scribes.  And 
there  was  in  their  synagogue  a  man  with  an  unclean  spirit ; 
and  he  cried  out,  saying,  Let  us  alone ;  what  have  we  to  do 
with  thee,  thou  Jesus  of  Nazareth?  art  thou  come  to  destroy 
us  ?  I  know  thee  who  thou  art,  the  Holy  One  of  God.  And 
Jesus  rebuked  him,  saying.  Hold  thy  peace,  and  come  out  of 
him.  And  when  the  unclean  spirit  had  torn  him,  and  cried 
with  a  loud  voice,  he  came  out  of  him.  And  they  were  all 
amazed,  insomuch  that  they  questioned  among  themselves, 
saying.  What  thing  is  this?  what  new  doctrine  is  this?  for 
with  authority  commandeth  he  even  the  unclean  spirits,  and 
they  do  obey  him.  And  immediately  his  fame  spread  abroad 
throughout  all  the  region  round  about  Galilee.  —Mark  i  :2i-28. 

Father,  we  are  glad  this  Sabbath  morning  to  kneel 

before  Thee  as  a  family  and  thank  Thee  for  our  safe 

and  happy  home.    We  rejoice  that  ours  is  a  home  that 

loves  Thee,  that  remembers  Thee  as  the  Giver  of  all 

our  good,  and  that  seeks  to  be  guided  by  Thee  at  every 

step,  in  every  matter.     Show  us  in  what  things  we  are 

selfish,  and  then  help  us  to  be  kind,  to  be  patient,  and  to 

be  lovable  to  each  member  of  our  own  family  and  to  all 

others  whom  we  may  meet.    May  we  use  the  day  wisely 

in  what  we  read,  in  where  we  go,  and  in  what  we  do. 

May  we  learn  how  to  be  more  like  Jesus  in  the  spirit  of 

our  minds,  and  in  the  words  of  our  lips.    Grant  that  we 

may  do  all  that  is  within  our  power  so  that  the  work  of 

Thy   Church   may   prosper    and   its   services    succeed. 

Deep  in  our  hearts  throughout  this  whole  Sabbath  may 

we  feel  that  we  are  under  Thy  watchful  care,  and  feel, 

too,  that  we  should  try  to  lead  all  people,  near  and  far, 

to  live  in  the  blessed  and  beautiful  way  that  is  Thy  one 

great  wish  for  them  and  for  us.    Through  Jesus  Christ 

our  Lord.    Amen.  ^   ^ 

—J.  G.  K.  McClure,  D.  D. 


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Manhn^  Morning,  ^Unmtii  Wttk 

WHEN  the  poor  and  needy  seek  water,  and  there  is  none, 
and  their  tongue  faileth  for  thirst,  I  the  Lord  will  hear 
them,  I  the  God  of  Israel  will  not  forsake  them.  I  will  open 
rivers  in  high  places,  and  fountains  in  the  midst  of  the  val- 
leys :  I  will  make  the  wilderness  a  pool  of  water,  and  the  dry 
land  springs  of  water.  I  will  plant  in  the  wilderness  the  ce- 
dar, the  shittah  tree,  and  the  myrtle,  and  the  oil  tree ;  I  will 
set  in  the  desert  the  fir  tree,  and  the  pine,  and  the  box  tree 
together.  — Isa.  41  :i7-i9. 

ALTHOUGH  the  fig  tree  shall  not  blossom,  neither  shall 
fruit  be  in  the  vines ;  the  labour  of  the  olive  shall  fail, 
and  the  fields  shall  yield  no  meat;  the  flock  shall  be  cut  off 
from  the  fold,  and  there  shall  be  no  herd  in  the  stalls :  yet  I 
will  rejoice  in  the  Lord,  I  will  joy  in  the  God  of  my  sal- 
vation. — Hab.  3:17,  18. 

O  most  loving  Father,  who  desirest  that  we  should 
give  thanks  for  all  things,  and  dread  nothing  so  much 
as  the  loss  of  Thyself,  and  who  dost  bid  us  cast  all 
our  cares  on  Thee  who  carest  for  us,  preserve  us,  we 
beseech  Thee,  from  faithless  fears  and  worldly  anx- 
ieties, and  grant  that  no  clouds  of  this  mortal  life  may 
hide  from  us  the  light  of  Thy  love,  which  Thou  hast 
manifested  to  us  in  Thy  Son,  Jesus  Christ,  our  Lord. 
Thou  hast  bought  us  with  a  price,  even  the  precious 
blood  of  Jesus  Christ,  Thy  beloved  Son,  and  Thou  dost 
call  us  to  glory,  honor,  and  immortality.  Help  us,  we 
pray  Thee,  to  Uve  as  those  who  are  not  their  own,  but 
who  belong  to  God.  May  every  imagination  of  our 
hearts  and  every  act  of  our  lives  be  hallowed  unto 
Thee;  may  Thy  law  be  our  delight;  may  we  do  the 
things  that  please  Thee;  and,  following  in  the  foot- 
steps of  Christ,  may  we  be  prepared  to  dwell  with  Him 
in  glory  everlasting.     Amen. 

— From  "  Guidance  in  Prayer." 


82 


UntBhn^  iHormng.  !£l^UFntI|  Wttk 

Pj^OR  it  became  him,  for  whom  are  all  things,  and  by  whom 
'-  are  all  things,  in  bringing  many  sons  unto  glory,  to  make 
the  captain  of  their  salvation  perfect  through  sufferings. 
For  both  he  that  sanctifieth  and  they  who  are  sanctified  are 
all  of  one:  for  which  cause  he  is  not  ashamed  to  call  them 
brethren.  *  *  *  Forasmuch  then  as  the  children  are 
partakers  of  flesh  and  blood,  he  also  himself  likewise  took 
part  of  the  same ;  that  through  death  he  might  destroy  him 
that  had  the  power  of  death,  that  is,  the  devil;  and  deliver 
them  who  through  fear  of  death  were  all  their  lifetime  sub- 
ject to  bondage.  For  verily  he  took  not  on  him  the  nature  of 
angels ;  but  he  took  on  him  the  seed  of  Abraham.  Where- 
fore in  all  things  it  behoved  him  to  be  made  like  unto  his 
brethren,  that  he  might  be  a  merciful  and  faithful  high  priest 
in  things  pertaining  to  God,  to  make  reconciliation  for  the 
sins  of  the  people.  For  in  that  he  himself  hath  suffered  be- 
ing tempted,  he  is  able  to  succour  them  that  are  tempted. 

— Heb.  2:10,  II,  14-18. 

O  Thou  before  whom  angels  veil  their  faces,  we 
reverently  bow  before  Thee  in  this  morning  hour,  re- 
joicing in  this  privilege  that  is  ours  through  the  mercy 
and  by  the  merit  of  our  Lord  and  Saviour  Jesus  Christ. 
We  come  confessing  our  sins  and  acknowledging  our 
transgressions.  But  we  repent  of  them  and  beseech 
Thy  grace.  Thou  hast  said,  "  Though  your  sins  be  as 
scarlet,  they  shall  be  as  white  as  snow ;  though  they  be 
red  like  crimson,  they  shall  be  as  wool,"  and  Thou  hast 
promised  to  remove  our  transgressions  from  us,  as  far 
as  the  east  is  from  the  west.  We  plead  these  promises 
from  One  who  is  able  to  perform  what  He  has  prom- 
ised, who  is  able  to  do  exceeding  abundantly  above  all 
that  we  can  ask  or  think.  Put  within  us  Thy  Holy 
Spirit  and  underneath  us  Thine  everlasting  arms. 
Seal  us,  with  those  whom  we  remember  before  Thee,  as 
the  heirs  of  Thine  everlasting  Kingdom  and  glory. 
For  Thy  Name  and  mercy's  sake.     Amen. 

— Robert  S.  Inglis,  D.  D, 


83 


Hf  Jm^Bbag  Hormttg,  lEku^tttli  Mttk 

AND  when  the  day  of  Pentecost  was  fully  come,  they  were 
all  with  one  accord  in  one  place.  And  suddenly  there 
came  a  sound  from  heaven  as  of  a  rushing  mighty  wind,  and 
it  filled  all  the  house  where  they  were  sitting.  And  there 
appeared  unto  them  cloven  tongues  like  as  of  fire,  and  it  sat 
upon  each  of  them.  And  they  were  all  filled  with  the  Holy 
Ghost,  and  began  to  speak  with  other  tongues,  as  the  Spirit 
gave  them  utterance.  And  there  were  dwelling  at  Jerusalem 
Jews  devout  men,  out  of  every  nation  under  heaven.  Now 
when  this  was  noised  abroad,  the  multitude  came  together, 
and  were  confounded,  because  that  every  man  heard  them 
speak  in  his  own  language.  And  they  were  all  amazed  and 
marvelled  saying  one  to  another.  Behold,  are  not  all  these 
which  speak  Galileans?  And  how  hear  we  every  man  in 
our  own  tongue,  wherein  we  were  born?  Parthians,  and 
Medes  and  Elamites,  and  the  dwellers  in  Mesopotamia,  and 
in  Judaea,  and  Cappadocia,  in  Pontus,  and  Asia,  Phrygia, 
and  Pamphylia,  in  Egypt,  and  in  the  parts  of  Libya  about  Gy- 
rene, and  strangers  of  Rome,  Jews  and  proselytes,  Cretes  and 
Arabians,  we  do  hear  them  speak  in  our  tongues  the  won- 
derful works  of  God.  *  *  *  Then  Peter  said  unto  them 
Repent,  and  be  baptized  every  one  of  you  in  the  name  of 
Jesus  Christ  for  the  remission  of  sins,  and  ye  shall  receive 
the  gift  of  the  Holy  Ghost.  For  the  promise  is  unto  you,  and 
to  your  children,  and  to  all  that  are  afar  off,  even  as  many  as 
the  Lord  our  God  shall  call.  —Acts  2:1-11,  38,  39- 

Almighty  God,  we  thank  Thee  for  all  the  way  in 
which  Thou  leadest  us ;  for  spared  life  and  health ;  for 
home  and  loved  ones;  for  all  the  joys  that  crown  our 
days.  Above  all,  do  we  praise  Thy  Name  for  Thy 
dear  Son,  our  Saviour ;  for  His  holy  example ;  His  liv- 
in.g  and  loving  friendship;  His  grace  which  covereth 
all  our  sins.  For  His  sake,  we  ask  Thee  to  cleanse  our 
hearts.  In  weakness  be  Thou  our  Strength;  in  per- 
plexity, our  Guide ;  in  sorrow,  our  present  Help ;_  m 
joy,  our  Praise.  Bestow  the  grace  of  Thy  Holy  Spirit 
that  we  may  seek  to  serve  others.  Enable  us  to  be 
thoughtful,  tender-hearted,  patient,  and  unselfish.  And 
may  the  peace  of  God  guard  our  hearts  in  Christ  Jesus. 

Amen.  „r   ^  t^    t-* 

—Sylvester  W.  Beach,  D.  D. 

84 


©l^urabaa  iEornittg,  1£bti^ntl|  H^rk 


T 


HEN  was  Jesus  led  up  of  the  spirit  into  the  wilderness 
to  be  tempted  of  the  devil.  And  when  he  had  fasted 
forty  days  and  forty  nights,  he  was  afterward  an  hungred. 
And  when  the  tempter  came  to  him,  he  said,  If  thou  be  the 
Son  of  God,  command  that  these  stones  be  made  bread.  But 
he  answered  and  said,  It  is  written,  Man  shall  not  live  by 
bread  alone,  but  by  every  word  that  proceedeth  out  of  the 
mouth  of  God.  Then  the  devil  taketh  him  up  into  the  holy 
city,  and  setteth  him  on  a  pinnacle  of  the  temple,  and  saith 
unto  him.  If  thou  be  the  Son  of  God,  cast  thyself  down:  for 
it  is  written.  He  shall  give  his  angels  charge  concerning  thee : 
and  in  their  hands  they  shall  bear  thee  up,  lest  at  any  time 
thou  dash  thy  foot  against  a  stone.  Jesus  said  unto  him.  It 
is  written  again.  Thou  shalt  not  tempt  the  Lord  thy  God. 
Again,  the  devil  taketh  him  up  into  an  exceeding  high  moun- 
tain, and  sheweth  him  all  the  kingdoms  of  the  world,  and  the 
glory  of  them;  and  saith  unto  him,  All  these  things  will  I 
give  thee,  if  thou  wilt  fall  down  and  worship  me.  Then  saith 
Jesus  unto  him.  Get  thee  hence,  Satan :  for  it  is  written,  Thou 
shah  worship  the  Lord  thy  God,  and  him  only  shalt  thou 
serve.  Then  the  devil  leaveth  him,  and,  behold,  angels  came 
and  ministered  unto  him.  — Matt.  4:1-11. 

O  God,  our  Father,  we  beseech  Thee  to  grant  us  a 
sense  of  our  filial  relation  to  Thee,  and  therefore  our 
kinship  with  Thy  children  everywhere.  May  we  have 
an  abiding  consciousness  of  forming  part  of  Thy  great 
household,  of  which  they  that  have  died  in  the  faith  and 
we  that  live  in  the  faith  are  integral  parts,  and  that 
while  we  are  separated  a  little  in  time  and  space,  they 
and  we  are  still  one  in  fellowship  with  our  Father  and 
His  Son,  Jesus  Christ.  May  this  conviction  sustain  us, 
making  us  patient  and  cheerful  amid  trial,  with  a  hope- 
ful and  confident  frame  of  mind  toward  the  future  in 
this  world  and  the  world  to  come.  These  things  we 
humbly  ask  in  His  Name,  who  taught  us  the  prayer  of 

the  Kingdom.     Amen. 

— William  Y.  Chapman,  D.  D. 


85 


HEAR  my  cry,  O  God  ;  attend  unto  my  prayer.  From  the 
end  of  the  earth  will  I  cry  unto  thee,  when  my  heart  is 
overwhelmed :  lead  me  to  the  rock  that  is  higher  than  I.  For 
thou  hast  been  a  shelter  for  me,  and  a  strong  tower  from  the 
enemy.  I  will  abide  in  thy  tabernacle  for  ever :  I  will  trust  in 
the  covert  of  thy  wings.  For  thou,  O  God,  hast  heard  my 
vows :  thou  hast  given  me  the  heritage  of  those  that  fear  thy 
name.  — Ps.  6i  :i-5. 

ONE  thing  have  I  desired  of  the  Lord,  that  will  I  seek 
after ;  that  I  may  dwell  in  the  house  of  the  Lord  all  the 
days  of  my  life,  to  behold  the  beauty  of  the  Lord,  and  to  en- 
quire in  his  temple.  For  in  the  time  of  trouble  he  shall  hide 
me  in  his  pavilion :  in  the  secret  of  his  tabernacle  shall  he 
hide  me;  he  shall  set  me  up  upon  a  rock.  And  now  shall 
mine  head  be  lifted  Up  above  mine  enemies  round  about  me : 
therefore  will  I  offer  in  his  tabernacle  sacrifices  of  joy  ;  I  will 
sing,  yea,  I  will  sing  praises  unto  the  Lord.  — Ps.  27  '.4-6. 

We  thank  Thee,  Lord  Jesus,  for  the  joy  given  to 
the  world  at  Thy  coming.  We  praise  Thee  that  for 
those  who  come  to  Thee  the  day  is  brighter,  the  sun- 
shine is  more  glorious,  the  birds  sing  more  sweetly, 
the  voices  of  the  children  become  more  musical,  and 
all  life  takes  on  new  meaning.  Look  in  pity  upon  those 
who  will  not  come  unto  Thee  and  who  therefore  fail 
to  receive  Thv  blessing.  By  Thy  Spirit  wilt  Thou 
draw  them  to  Thyself.  And  forgive  us  for  our  failure 
to  remain  with  Thee,  to  learn  of  Thee  daily,  to  give 
Thee  Thy  loving  desire  in  us.  We  would  be  Thine, 
and  Thine  only.     Amen. 


86 


^aturbag  JUnmtttg.  El^u^ntli  Wttk 

/^  THOU  afflicted,  tossed  with  tempest,  and  not  com- 
^^  forted,  behold,  I  will  lay  thy  stones  with  fair  colours, 
and  lay  thy  foundations  with  sapphires.  And  I  will  make 
thy  windows  of  agates,  and  thy  gates  of  carbuncles,  and  all 
thy  borders  of  pleasant  stones.  And  all  thy  children  shall  be 
taught  of  the  Lord ;  and  great  shall  be  the  peace  of  thy  chil 
dren.  In  righteousness  shalt  thou  be  established :  thou  shalt 
be  far  from  oppression ;  for  thou  shalt  not  fear :  and  from 
terror;  for  it  shall  not  come  near  thee.  Behold,  they  shall 
surely  gather  together,  but  not  by  me :  whosoever  shall 
gather  together  against  thee  shall  fall  for  thy  sake.  Behold, 
I  have  created  the  smith  that  bloweth  the  coals  in  the  fire, 
and  that  bringeth  forth  an  instrument  for  his  work ;  and  I 
have  created  the  waster  to  destroy.  No  weapon  that  is 
formed  against  thee  shall  prosper;  and  every  tongue  that 
shall  rise  against  thee  in  judgment  thou  shalt  condemn. 
This  is  the  heritage  of  the  servants  of  the  Lord,  and  their 
righteousness  is  of  me,  saith  the  Lord.  — Isa.  54:11-17. 

Our  Father,  help  us  to  realize  Thy  presence  as  we 
wait  before  Thee.  Give  unto  us  Thy  Spirit  to  witness 
with  our  spirits  that  we  are  the  children  of  God ;  that 
we  are  the  heirs  of  God  and  joint  heirs  with  the  Lord 
Jesus  Christ.  Take  away  from  us  all  pride  and  envy, 
all  hatred  and  contempt  for  others,  that  we  may  receive 
Thy  Holy  Spirit  into  our  hearts,  and  may  be  led  by 
Him.  Increase  our  sense  of  need  of  His  gracious  in- 
fluences. May  we  realize  how  utterly  helpless  and 
weak  we  are  unless  He  enter  into  us  and  dwell  with  us. 
Help  us  to  lay  hold  of  and  rest  in  the  promise  that  Thou 
art  more  willing  to  give  the  Holy  Spirit  to  them  that 
ask  Thee  than  earthly  parents  are  to  give  good  gifts 
unto  their  children.  May  we  find  Him  leading  our 
thoughts,  controlling  our  feelings,  and  fashioning  our 
lives  after  the  glorious  manhood  of  our  Lord  and  Sav- 
iour. May  He  lead  us  to  the  attainment  of  love,  joy, 
peace,  longsuffering,  gentleness,  faith,  meekness,  and 
temperance.  Forgive  all  that  Thou  hast  seen  in  our 
hearts  and  lives  contrary  to  Thy  will.  We  ask  in  the 
Name  of  our  Lord  Jesus.    Amen. 

— From  "  Guidance  in  Prayer." 
87 


§>unbag  ilnrmng.  ©m^lftlj  Mttk 

npWO  men  went  up  into  the  temple  to  pray;  the  one  a 
-^  Pharisee,  and  the  other  a  pubhcan.  The  Pharisee  stood 
and  prayed  thus  with  himself,  God,  I  thank  thee,  that  I  am 
not  as  other  men  are,  extortioners,  unjust,  adulterers,  or  even 
as  this  publican.  I  fast  twice  in  the  week,  I  give  tithes  of  all 
that  I  possess.  And  the  publican,  standing  afar  off,  would 
not  lift  up  so  much  as  his  eyes  unto  heaven,  but  smote  upon 
his  breast,  saying,  God  be  merciful  to  me  a  sinner.  I  tell 
you,  this  man  went  down  to  his  house  justified  rather  than 
the  other:  for  every  one  that  exalteth  himself  shall  be 
abased;  and  he  that  humbleth  himself  shall  be  exalted. 

— Luke  18:10-14. 

XPOR  he  that  is  mighty  hath  done  to  me  great  things;  and 
-*■  holy  is  his  name.  And  his  mercy  is  on  them  that  fear 
him  from  generation  to  generation.  He  hath  shewed 
strength  with  his  arm;  he  hath  scattered  the  proud  in  the 
imagination  of  their  hearts.  He  hath  put  down  the  mighty 
from  their  seats,  and  exalted  them  of  low  degree.  He  hath 
filled  the  hungry  with  good  things ;  and  the  rich  he  hath  sent 
empty  away.  He  hath  holpen  his  servant  Israel,  in  remem- 
brance of  his  mercy;  as  he  spake  to  our  fathers,  to  Abra- 
ham, and  to  his  seed  for  ever.  — Luke  i  :49-55. 

Gracious  Father,  with  the  light  of  another  Sabbath 
Day  calling  us  to  worship  Thee,  we  bow  in  gratitude 
for  Thy  goodness  and  mercy.  May  the  quiet  hours  of 
this  holy  day  provide  opportunity  for  special  fellowsjiip 
with  Thee.  May  Thy  voice  be  heard  in  all  our  hearts, 
calling  us  to  penitence  and  praise,  and  directing  us  in 
all  practical  things  to  Thine  honor  and  the  service  of 
our  fellow  men.  Clothe  the  words  of  all  who  this  day 
teach  and  preach  with  special  grace,  that  Thy  Word 
may  enter  men's  hearts  everywhere  and  the  principles 
of  Thy  Kingdom  be  established  in  the  affairs  of  all 
men.  Fill  the  Church  with  Thy  glory  that  out  from 
her  portals  may  shine  this  day  the  light  that  shall 
lighten  the  gloom  of  the  world.  Lead  our  nation  to 
higher  things  and  bring  all  the  world  to  Thyself 
through  Him  who  loved  us  and  gave  Himself  for  us. 
Amen. 

— William  C.  Covert,  D.  D. 
88 


Monha^  Matnin^,  ©m^lftl?  Wttk 

p^OR  my  thoughts  are  not  your  thoughts,  neither  are  your 
^  ways  my  ways,  saith  the  Lord.  For  as  the  heavens  are 
higher  than  the  earth,  so  are  my  ways  higher  than  your  ways, 
and  my  thoughts  than  your  thoughts.  For  as  the  rain  cometh 
down,  and  the  snow  from  heaven,  and  returneth  not  thither, 
but  watereth  the  earth,  and  maketh  it  bring  forth  and  bud, 
that  it  may  give  seed  to  the  sower,  and  bread  to  the  eater :  so 
shall  my  word  be  that  goeth  forth  out  of  my  mouth:  it  shall 
not  return  unto  me  void,  but  it  shall  accomplish  that  which  I 
please,  and  it  shall  prosper  in  the  thing  whereto  I  sent  it. 
For  ye  shall  go  out  with  joy,  and  be  led  forth  with  peace: 
the  mountains  and  the  hills  shall  break  forth  before  you  into 
singing,  and  all  the  trees  of  the  field  shall  cUp  their  hands. 
Instead  of  the  thorn  shall  come  up  the  fir  tree,  and  instead  of 
the  brier  shall  come  up  the  myrtle  tree :  and  it  shall  be  to  the 
Lord  for  a  name,  for  an  everlasting  sign  that  shall  not  be 
cut  off.  _IsA^  55 .8.13. 

O  God,  our  Father,  our  hearts  are  open  before  Thee, 
that  Thou  mayst  cleanse  them  from  all  defilement,  all 
unholy  desires,  passions,  and  purposes,  and  pour  into 
them  the  grace  of  Thy  Holy  Spirit.  We  would  have 
Thee  abide  within  us  as  our  sovereign  Lord  and  con- 
stant Friend,  so  that  we  may  become  one  with  Thee  in 
the  thoughts  of  our  minds,  the  intents  of  our  wills,  and 
the  endeavors  of  our  lives.  We  would  have  Thee  re- 
veal Thyself  unto  us  at  this  time,  that  we  may  be  en- 
couraged to  cultivate  the  sense  of  Thy  presence,  and 
live  under  the  daily  guidance  and  protection  of  Thine 
eye.  By  the  perversity  of  our  spirits,  by  the  weakness 
that  makes  us  faint-hearted,  by  the  burdens  we  have  to 
bear,  by  the  work  that  falls  to  our  share  in  the  appor- 
tionment of  toil,  by  the  sorrow  that  darkens  our  sky,  by 
the  joy  that  tempts  us  to  forget  Thee,  by  the  prosperity 
that  leads  us  to  count  the  friendship  of  the  world  suf- 
ficient riches,  we  beseech  Thee  to  hear  us  and  grant 
this,  our  prayer.    For  Thy  great  Name's  sake.    Amen. 

— George  B.  Stewart,  D.  D. 


89 


WntBha^  ilorntttg,  (ilm^lftlj  Wttk 

T  ET  love  be  without  dissimulation.  Abhor  that  which  is 
-"-^  evil ;  cleave  to  that  which  is  good.  Be  kindly  aff  ectioned 
one  to  another  with  brotherly  love ;  in  honour  preferring  one 
another ;  not  slothful  in  business ;  fervent  in  spirit ;  serving 
the  Lord;  rejoicing  in  hope;  patient  in  tribulation;  continu- 
ing instant  in  prayer ;  distributing  to  the  necessity  of  saints ; 
given  to  hospitality.  Bless  them  which  persecute  you :  bless, 
and  curse  not.  Rejoice  with  them  that  do  rejoice,  and  weep 
with  them  that  weep.  Be  of  the  same  mind  one  toward  an- 
other. Mind  not  high  things,  but  condescend  to  men  of  low 
estate.  Be  not  wise  in  your  own  conceits.  Recompense  to 
no  man  evil  for  evil.  Provide  things  honest  in  the  sight  of 
all  men.  If  it  be  possible,  as  much  as  lieth  in  you,  live  peace- 
ably with  all  men.  Dearly  beloved,  avenge  not  yourselves, 
but  rather  give  place  unto  wrath:  for  it  is  written,  Venge- 
ance is  mine ;  I  will  repay,  saith  the  Lord.  Therefore  if 
thine  enemy  hunger,  feed  him ;  if  he  thirst,  give  him  drink : 
for  in  so  doing  thou  shalt  heap  coals  of  fire  on  his  head. 
Be  not  overcome  of  evil,  but  overcome  evil  with  good, 

— Rom.  12:9-21. 

Loving  Father,  who  art  ever  watching  over  Thy 
children,  we  draw  near  to  Thee  with  love  and  gratitude. 
We  give  Thee  hearty  thanks  that  Thy  mercy  is  con- 
tinuous, that  Thou  art  never  weary  in  well-doing.  We 
thank  Thee  for  the  renewal  of  our  strength  through 
sleep  and  rest,  for  the  promises  we  have  of  Thy  care, 
for  the  new  opportunities  that  are  ours  to  grow  in 
grace  and  to  serve  Thy  purpose.  We  put  ourselves,  O 
God,  under  Thy  direction.  Give  us  to  know  Thy  will, 
and  the  spirit  of  obedience  to  do  it.  Keep  us  from  sin 
in  thought  and  deed.  Help  us  to  live  in  harmony  with 
the  life  of  Jesus,  our  Saviour.  Grant  us  Thy  sufficient 
strength  that  we  may  be  diligent  in  labor,  brave  in 
trial,  patient  and  trustful  under  all  circumstances.  In- 
crease our  desire  and  power  to  do  good,  and  may  we 
continually  seek  to  help  our  fellows  and  to  advance 
Thy  Kingdom,  through  Jesus  Christ,  our  Lord.    Amen. 

— Charles  F.  Goss,  D.  D. 

90 


T  WOULD  seek  unto  God,  and  unto  God  would  I  commit 
^  my  cause :  which  doeth  great  things  and  unsearchable ; 
marvellous  things  without  number :  who  giveth  rain  upon 
the  earth,  and  sendeth  waters  upon  the  fields :  to  set  up  on 
high  those  that  be  low;  that  those  which  mourn  may  be  ex- 
alted to  safety.  He  disappointeth  the  devices  of  the  crafty, 
so  that  their  hands  cannot  perform  their  enterprise.  He  tak- 
eth  the  wise  in  their  own  craftiness :  and  the  counsel  of  the 
froward  is  carried  headlong.  They  meet  with  darkness  in 
the  daytime,  and  grope  in  the  noonday  as  in  the  night.  But 
he  saveth  the  poor  from  the  sword,  from  their  mouth,  and 
from  the  hand  of  the  mighty.  So  the  poor  hath  hope,  and 
iniquity  stoppeth  her  mouth.  Behold,  happy  is  the  man 
whom  God  correcteth :  therefore  despise  not  thou  the  chast- 
ening of  the  Almighty :  for  he  maketh  sore,  and  bindeth  up : 
he  woundeth,  and  his  hands  make  whole.  He  shall  deliver 
thee  in  six  troubles :  yea,  in  seven  there  shall  no  evil  touch 
thee.  In  famine  he  shall  redeem  thee  from  death :  and  in 
war  from  the  power  of  the  sword.  — Job  5 :8-2o. 

O  God,  our  Father,  we  thank  Thee  on  this  new  day 
for  the  blessings  and  privileges  we  enjoy  as  citizens  of 
this  land,  for  freedom  and  for  opportunity,  for  associ- 
ation with  those  who  seek  to  make  men  safe  and  free 
and  good.  But  we  thank  Thee  most  of  all  that  Thou 
hast  given  us  Thyself  in  Jesus  Christ,  our  Saviour  from 
sin,  our  Helper  in  daily  life,  and  our  hope  of  heaven ; 
and  also  that  Thou  hast  given  us  a  part  in  the  estab- 
lishment of  His  Kingdom  on  earth,  making  us  partners 
with  Thyself  in  the  redemption  of  the  world.  Forgive 
our  sins,  we  beseech  Thee,  and  grant  us  this  day  suc- 
cess in  our  efforts  to  please  Thee.  Help  us  to  be  kind 
and  helpful  to  others ;  help  us  to  be  sincere  and  truth- 
ful ;  help  us  to  be  industrious  and  faithful  to  our  tasks ; 
give  us  such  measure  of  success  in  our  business  as  is 
best  for  us,  and  grant  Thy  blessing  upon  all  our  at- 
tempts to  honor  Jesus  Christ.  Bless  our  country.  Keep 
us  true  to  our  historic  ideals  of  integrity  and  unselfish 
service  to  the  world,  and  may  Thy  Kingdom  come  in 
all  the  earth,  until  every  knee  shall  bow,  and  every 
tongue  confess  Jesus  as  Lord,  and  Thine  shall  be  the 
glory.    Amen. 

— 'Louis  B.  Crane,  D.  D. 
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OIljurBbay  HJnrntng,  2ImHftI|  Wttk 

npHE  spirit  of  the  Lord  God  is  upon  me ;  because  the  Lord 
-*-  hath  anointed  me  to  preach  good  tidings  unto  the  meek  ; 
he  hath  sent  me  to  bind  up  the  brokenhearted,  to  proclaim 
hberty  to  the  captives,  and  the  opening  of  the  prison  to  them 
that  are  bound.  *  *  *  ^q  appoint  unto  them  that  mourn 
in  Zion,  to  give  unto  them  beauty  for  ashes,  the  oil  of 
joy  for  mourning,  the  garment  of  praise  for  the  spirit  of 
heaviness.  — Isa.  6i:i,  3. 

/^OME  unto  me,  all  ye  that  labour  and  are  heavy  laden,  and 
^^  I  will  give  you  rest.  Take  my  yoke  upon  you,  and  learn 
of  me;  for  I  am  meek  and  lowly  in  heart:  and  ye  shall  find 
rest  unto  your  souls.  For  my  yoke  is  easy,  and  my  burden 
is  light.-  —Matt.  11:28-30. 

npHERE  the  wicked  cease  from  troubling;  and  there  the 
■■-  weary  be  at  rest.  There  the  prisoners  rest  together ; 
they  hear  not  the  voice  of  the  oppressor.  The  small  and 
great  are  there ;  and  the  servant  is  free  from  his  master. 
Wherefore  is  light  given  to  him  that  is  in  misery,  and  life 
unto  the  bitter  in  soul.  — Job  3:17-20. 

We  bless  Thee,  dear  Lord,  for  these  precious  mes- 
sages from  Thy  Word.  We  thank  Thee  for  what  Thou 
art  to  us.  We  pray  that  we  may  receive  Thee  afresh 
into  our  hearts.  May  we  see  Thee  anew  as  the  Lamb 
of  God  that  taketh  away  the  sin  of  the  world.  May  we 
realize  anew  that  Thou  didst  die,  the  just  for  the  un- 
just, that  Thou  mightst  bring  us  to  God.  In  adversity, 
help  us  to  be  patient;  in  prosperity,  keep  us  humble; 
and  when  we  cannot  see  the  way  before  us,  may  we 
fear  no  evil,  knowing  that  Thou  art  with  us.  May  Thy 
grace  be  sufficient  for  us,  gnd  Thy  strength  be  made 
perfect  in  our  weakness.  Grant  us,  in  all  our  duties. 
Thy  help;  in  all  our  difficulties,  Thy  counsel;  in  all  our 
dangers,  Thy  protection,  and  in  all  our  sorrows,  Thy 
peace.  Comfort  the  sick,  succor  the  tempted,  give  joy 
to  those  who  mourn  for  sin,  bind  up  the  broken-hearted, 
and  save  such  as  be  of  a  contrite  spirit.  And  may  all  of 
us  trust  Thee,  and  rest  in  Thine  atonement.  We  ask 
it  in  Thy  Name.     Amen. 

— From  "  Guidance  in  Prayer." 
92 


(^  GOD,  thou  art  my  God ;  early  will  I  seek  thee :  my  soul 
^^  thirsteth  for  thee,  my  flesh  longeth  for  thee  in  a  dry  and 
thirsty  land,  where  no  water  is ;  to  see  thy  power  and  thy 
glory,  so  as  I  have  seen  thee  in  the  sanctuary.  Because  thy 
lovingkindness  is  better  than  life,  my  lips  shall  praise  thee. 
Thus  will  I  bless  thee  while  I  live :  I  will  lift  up  my  hands  in 
thy  name.  My  soul  shall  be  satisfied  as  with  marrow  and 
fatness ;  and  my  mouth  shall  praise  thee  with  joyful  lips : 
when  I  remember  thee  upon  my  bed,  and  meditate  on  thee 
in  the  night  watches.  Because  thou  hast  been  my  help,  there- 
fore in  the  shadow  of  thy  wings  will  I  rejoice.-      — Ps.  63 11-7. 

Our  gracious  Father,  help  us  to  lift  up  our  hearts 
unto  Thee.  We  pray  that  Thy  Name  may  be  held 
sacred  everywhere,  that  Thy  Kingdom  may  come,  and 
Thy  will  be  done  on  earth  as  it  is  in  heaven.  We 
thank  Thee  for  Thy  goodness  to  us.  Thou  hast  given 
us  all  we  have.  The  blessings  of  home,  and  friends, 
and  church,  and  country,  come  from  Thee.  We  praise 
Thy  Name  for  all  Thy  mercies,  Thy  providence,  the 
powers  Thou  hast  given  us,  and  the  privilege  of  wor- 
ship. Help  us  to  walk  in  heavenly  places.  Quicken  us 
for  every  good  work.  We  pray  for  the  great  world  in 
which  we  live.  Thou  hast  told  us  to  preach  the  gospel 
to  every  creature.  Make  us  faithful  in  our  giving,  as 
Thou  hast  prospered  us,  that  Thy  servants  may  be  sup- 
ported in  the  far-away  places.  Be  present  where  there 
is  sorrow.  May  wanderers  and  outcasts  be  brought 
back  to  the  Father's  house.  We  pray  that  our  hearts 
may  be  strengthened  for  our  particular  work  and  help 
us  to  feel  that  it  is  Thy  work.  Bless  all  churches  of 
whatever  name  which  own  and  acknowledge  Jesus 
Christ  as  Lord.  Forgive  all  our  sins,  lead  us  in  the 
way  of  truth.  And  to  Thy  Name  shall  be  praise  for- 
evermore.     Amen. 

— Samuel  S.  Palmer,  D.  D. 


93 


^aturba^  ilonttng,  (EmplftI?  Wttk  ' 

\X7'HEREFORE  lift  up  the  hands  which  hang  down,  and 
^  '  the  feeble  knees ;  and  make  straight  paths  for  your 
feet,  lest  that  which  is  lame  be  turned  out  of  the  way ; 
but  let  it  rather  be  healed.  Follow  peace  with  all  men, 
and  holiness,  without  which  no  man  shall  see  the  Lord. 

— Heb.  12:12-14. 

T>  UT  the  path  of  the  just  is  as  the  shining  light,  that  shin- 
-*^  eth  more  and  more  unto  the  perfect  day.  The  way  of 
the  wicked  is  as  darkness :  they  know  not  at  what  they  stum- 
ble. My  son,  attend  to  my  words ;  incline  thine  ear  unto  my 
sayings.  Let  them  not  depart  from  thine  eyes  ;  keep  them  in 
the  midst  of  thine  heart.  For  they  are  life  unto  those  that 
tind  them,  and  health  to  all  their  flesh.  Keep  thy  heart  with 
all  diligence ;  for  out  of  it  are  the  issues  of  life.  Put  away 
from  thee  a  froward  mouth,  and  perverse  lips  put  far  from 
thee.  Let  thine  eyes  look  right  on,  and  let  thine  eyelids  look 
straight  before  thee.  Ponder  the  path  of  tl^y  feet,  and  let  all 
thy  ways  be  established.  Turn  not  to  the  right  hand  nor  to 
the  left:  remove  thy  foot  from  evil.  — Prov.  4:18-27. 

Father  in  heaven,  we  thank  Thee  for  the  protecting 
care  of  the  night  and  the  blessings  of  the  day.  We  are 
unworthy  of  the  least  of  Thy  favors,  and  pray  that 
Thou  wilt  forgive  our  sins  and  make  us  truly  thankful 
for  all  Thy  mercies.  Thou  hast  promised  to  supply  all 
our  needs,  and  to  cause  all  things  to  work  together  for 
the  good  of  Thy  children.  We  would  rest  upon  these 
promises  and  rejoice  in  the  assurance  of  Thy  grace. 
We  pray  not  only  for  ourselves  but  for  those  we  love, 
with  whom  we  are  associated  in  our  daily  lives,  for 
whose  welfare  we  are  concerned,  for  our  beloved  land 
and  the  world  at  large.  May  the  day  speedily  dawn 
when  the  Kingdom  of  our  Lord  shall  be  established  in 
the  earth,  and  righteousness,  peace,  and  joy  everywhere 
abound.     For  Christ's  sake  we  ask  it.     Amen. 

— Alexandbr  Henry,  D.  D. 


94 


#unbag  iEnrntng,  (E^xrUnxtl^  Wttk 


F 


OR  the  bread  of  God  is  he  which  cometh  down  from 
heaven,  and  giveth  Hfe  unto  the  world.  *  *  *  i  ^m 
the  bread  of  Hfe:  he  that  cometh  to  me  shall  never  hunger; 
and  he  that  believeth  on  me  shall  never  thirst.  But  I  said 
unto  you,  That  ye  also  have  seen  me,  and  believe  not.  All 
that  the  Father  giveth  me  shall  come  to  me ;  and  him  that 
cometh  to  me  I  will  in  no  wise  cast  out.  For  I  came  down 
from  heaven,  not  to  do  mine  own  will,  but  the  will  of  him 
that  sent  me.  And  this  is  the  Father's  will  which  hath  sent 
me,  that  of  all  which  he  hath  given  me  I  should  lose  nothing, 
but  should  raise  it  up  again  at  the  last  day.  And  this  is  the 
will  of  him  that  sent  me,  that  every  one  which  seeth  the  Son, 
and  believeth  on  him,  may  have  everlasting  life :  and  I  will 
raise  him  up  at  the  last  day.  *  *  *  Murmur  not  among 
yourselves.  No  man  can  come  to  me,  except  the  Father 
which  hath  sent  me  draw  him :  and  I  will  raise  him  up  at  the 
last  day.  —John  6:33,  35-40,  43,  44- 

O  Thou  that  hearest  prayer,  teach  us  how  to  pray. 
Help  us  to  make  known  our  wants  unto  Thee,  who 
alone  canst  supply  them.  Teach  us  so  to  ask  that  we 
may  receive,  and  so  to  seek  that  we  may  find.  O 
Heavenly  Father,  may  we  pray  in  the  Spirit,  and  be 
accepted  of  Thee,  through  Thy  beloved  Son,  Jesus 
Christ,  through  whom  we  may  obtain  mercy  and  find 
grace  in  every  time  of  need.  May  we  approach  Thee 
in  humility  and  sincerity,  with  faith,  never  doubt- 
ing Thy  power  and  will  to  save  all  who  come  to 
Thee  by  Christ.  Help  us,  we  beseech  Thee,  to  come  to 
Thee  in  His  Name,  pleading  the  atonement  of  His  pre- 
cious blood.  Grant  us  power  to  be  more  earnest  in  our 
prayers;  and  be  Thou  graciously  pleased  to  answer 
them,  O  Lord,  according  to  the  multitude  of  Thy  tender 
mercies.  Sanctify  our  hearts,  and  satisfy  our  souls 
with  Thy  mercy.  Pardon  our  sins ;  and  daily  renew  us, 
after  the  image  of  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.    Amen. 

— From  "  Guidance  in  Prayer." 


95 


THE  law  of  the  Lord  is  perfect,  converting  the  soul :  the 
testimony  of  the  Lord  is  sure,  making  wise  the  simple. 
The  statutes  of  the  Lord  are  right,  rejoicing  the  heart:  the 
commandment  of  the  Lord  is  pure,  enlightening  the  eyes. 
The  fear  of  the  Lord  is  clean,  enduring  for  ever:  the  judg- 
ments of  the  Lord  are  true  and  righteous  altogether.  More 
to  be  desired  are  they  than  gold,  yea,  than  much  fine  gold : 
sweeter  also  than  honey  and  the  honeycomb.  Moreover,  by 
them  is  thy  servant  warned :  and  in  keeping  of  them  there  is 
great  reward.  Who  can  understand  his  errors  ?  cleanse  thou 
me  from  secret  faults.  Keep  back  thy  servant  also  from 
presumptuous  sins ;  let  them  not  have  dominion  over  me : 
then  shall  I  be  upright,  and  I  shall  be  innocent  from  the 
great  transgression.  Let  the  words  of  my  mouth,  and  the 
meditation  of  my  heart,  be  acceptable  in  thy  sight,  O  Lord, 
my  strength,  and  my  redeemer.  — Ps.  19:7-14. 

Lord,  Thou  art  the  God  of  our  fathers,  in  whom  they 
trusted  and  were  not  ashamed.  In  prayer  they  laid  the 
foundations  of  this  nation.  Surely  Thou  wilt  not  for- 
sake us,  their  children,  when  we  turn  to  Thee  confess- 
ing our  sins  and  seeking  Thy  favor.  Graciously  re- 
member Thy  people  at  all  times;  especially  be  Thou 
their  Refuge  and  Strength,  a  very  present  Help  in  time 
of  trouble.  Purge  us  of  our  sins  by  the  trials  through 
which  we  pass,  and  gird  us  for  what  awaits  us,  that 
our  faith  fail  not  though  the  earth  be  removed,  and 
though  the  mountains  be  carried  into  the  midst  of  the 
sea.  We  thank  Thee  for  the  evidences  of  Thy  pres- 
ence with  us ;  for  all  the  success  with  which  Thou  hast 
crowned  our  efforts.  Inspire  us  to  strive  for  greater 
things,  and  to  expect  greater  things  of  Thee,  O  God. 
Fill  Thy  Church  with  zeal  and  clothe  her  with  power 
from  on  high.  Make  her  indeed  a  soul-winning  Church. 
Help  her  to  fulfill  speedily  Thy  command  to  preach 
the  gospel  to  all  nations,  and  hasten  the  coming  of  the 
Prince  of  Peace.     In  His  Name  we  ask  it.    Amen. 

— Frank  W.  Sneed,  D.  D. 


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^uefibag  IHornittg,  ©Ijirtffntlj  WtBk 

r>  LESS  the  Lord,  O  my  soul:  and  all  that  is  within  me, 
^^  bless  his  holy  name.  Bless  the  Lord,  O  my  soul,  and 
forget  not  all  his  benefits :  who  f orgiveth  all  thine  iniquities  ; 
who  healeth  all  thy  diseases ;  who  redeemeth  thy  life  from 
destruction ;  who  crowneth  thee  with  lovingkindness  and  ten- 
der mercies ;  who  satisfieth  thy  mouth  with  good  things ;  so 
that  thy  youth  is  renewed  like  the  eagle's.  The  Lord  exe- 
cuteth  righteousness  and  judgment  for  all  that  are  oppressed. 
He  made  known  his  ways  unto  Moses,  his  acts  unto  the  chil- 
dren of  Israel.  The  Lord  is  merciful  and  gracious,  slow  to 
anger,  and  plenteous  in  mercy.  He  will  not  always  chide : 
neither  will  he  keep  his  anger  for  ever.  He  hath  not  dealt 
with  us  after  our  sins ;  nor  rewarded  us  according  to  our  in- 
iquities. For  as  the  heaven  is  high  above  the  earth,  so  great 
is  his  mercy  toward  them  that  fear  him.  As  far  as  the  east 
is  from  the  west,  so  far  hath  he  removed  our  transgressions 
from  us.  — Ps.  103:1-12. 

Father  in  heaven,  we  pray  that  Thou  wilt  "  glorify 
thy  Son,  that  thy  Son  also  may  glorify  thee."  Our 
hearts  thrill  with  joy  and  hope  when  we  realize  that 
God  the  Father,  the  Son,  and  the  Spirit,  will  attain 
their  full  glory  when  the  world  has  been  redeemed 
through  Christ's  atoning  death.  This  triumph  of  the 
Cross  means  man's  highest  good  and  Thy  greatest 
glory.  Hear  Thou  the  prayer  of  Thy  sons  on  earth  as 
they  unite  in  this  petition  with  Thy  Son  in  heaven.  We 
do  not  pray  that  Thou  shouldst  take  us  out  of  the 
world,  but  that  Thou  shouldst  keep  us  from  the  evil. 
Sin  within  and  without  lures  and  entices  us.  Help  us, 
O  God,  to  be  steadfast,  unmovable,  always  abounding 
;in  the  work  of  the  Lord,  forasmuch  as  we  know  that 
our  labor  is  not  in  vain  in  the  Lord.  We  realize  that 
never  has  Thy  Church  had  so  great  opportunity  of  sav- 
ing and  serving  the  world.  God  help  us,  as  members 
of  that  Church,  to  quit  ourselves  like  men.  We  pray 
Thee  to  speed  the  day  when  God  and  the  whole  world 
may  be  one  through  and  in  Christ.  Hear  us  for  His 
sake.     Amen. 

— He;nry  T.  McEwen,  D.  D. 

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MthntBhu^  Maxnin^,  iE^xxti^tnt}^  Wttk 

T  WILL  mention  the  lovingkindnesses  of  the  Lord,  and  the 
^  praises  of  the  Lord,  according  to  all  that  the  Lord  hath 
bestowed  on  us^  and  the  great  goodness  toward  the  house  of 
Israel,  which  he  hath  bestowed  on  them  according  to  his  mer- 
cies, and  according  to  the  multitude  of  his  lovingkindnesses. 
For  he  said,  Surely  they  are  my  people,  children  that  will 
not  lie :  so  he  was  their  Saviour.  In  all  their  affliction  he  was 
afflicted,  and  the  angel  of  his  presence  saved  them :  in  his 
love  and  in  his  pity  he  redeemed  them ;  and  he  bare  them, 
and  carried  them  all  the  days  of  old.  — Isa.  63:7-9. 

/^^RACE  be  unto  you,  and  peace,  from  God  our  Father,  and 
^^from  the  Lord  Jesus  Christ.  I  thank  my  God  always  on 
your  behalf,  for  the  grace  of  God  which  is  given  you  by 
Jesus  Christ ;  that  in  every  thing  ye  are  enriched  by  him,  in 
all  utterance,  and  in  all  knowledge ;  even  as  the  testimony  of 
Christ  was  confirmed  in  you :  so  that  ye  come  behind  in  no 
gift ;  waiting  for  the  coming  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ :  who 
shall  also  confirm  you  unto  the  end,  that  ye  may  be  blameless 
in  the  day  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ.  God  is  faithful,  by 
whom  ye  were  called  unto  the  fellowship  of  his  Son  Jesus 
Christ  our  Lord.  — I  Cor.  i  :3-9. 

Our  loving  Heavenly  Father,  we  thank  Thee  for 
guarding  us  while  helpless  in  sleep,  for  waking  us  to 
the  sunlight  and  hope  of  this  new  day,  for  granting  us 
strength  for  our  tasks  and,  in  them,  opportunities  of 
showing  love  to  others  and  to  Thee.  Lead  us  in  paths 
of  peace;  shield  our  souls  from  all  stain  of  sin;  make 
us  strong  to  meet  temptation,  and  patient  if  trials  come; 
in  success  and  happiness  keep  us  generous  and  kind; 
and  amid  the  noise  and  strain  of  the  busy  hours  may 
we  remember  the  presence  and  feel  the  touch  of  our 
unseen  Lord.  Bestow  Thy  mercies  upon  our  kindred 
and  friends;  remember  also  the  suffering  and  helpless; 
bless  Thou  our  land ;  speak  peace  to  the  nations,  and 
hasten  the  coming  and  Kingdom  of  Christ.    Amen. 

— Charles  R.  Erdman,  D.  D. 


98 


©IjttrBbag  iMorni«9.  ©Jjirt^^ntij  Wttk 

'T^HE  kingdom  of  heaven  is  likened  unto  a  man  which 
-*-  sowed  good  seed  in  his  field :  but  while  men  slept,  his 
enemy  came  and  sowed  tares  among  the  wheat,  and  went  his 
way.  But  when  the  blade  was  sprung  up,  and  brought  forth 
fruit,  then  appeared  the  tares  also.  So  the  servants  of  the 
householder  came  and  said  unto  him,  Sir,  didst  not  thou  sow 
good  seed  in  thy  field  ?  from  whence  then  hath  it  tares  ?  He 
said  unto  them,  An  enemy  hath  done  this.  The  servants  said 
unto  him,  Wilt  thou  then  that  we  go  and  gather  them  up? 
But  he  said.  Nay ;  lest  while  ye  gather  up  the  tares,  ye  root 
up  also  the  wheat  with  them.  Let  both  grow  together  until 
the  harvest :  and  in  the  time  of  harvest  I  will  say  to  the  reap- 
ers, Gather  ye  together  first  the  tares,  and  bind  them  in  bun- 
dles to  burn  them:  but  gather  the  wheat  into  my  barn. 

— Matt.  13:24-30. 

Blessed  Lord,  make  us  watchful,  that  our  spiritual 
enemy  may  not  come  and  take  away  Thy  Word  out  of 
our  hearts,  and  destroy  our  souls.  Cause  Thy  truth  to 
take  deep  root  in  our  lives,  and  with  its  holy  fruits  to 
adorn  our  characters.  Let  us  not  be  of  those  who  hear 
the  Word  with  joy,  and  in  time  of  temptation  or  perse- 
cution fall  away;  nor  of  those  who  let  the  W^ord  be 
choked  by  the  cares  or  the  riches  or  the  pleasures  of 
this  life;  but  may  we  vmderstand  it  and  keep  it,  and 
bring  forth  fruit  with  patience,  through  Christ  our 
Lord.    Amen. 

— From  "  Guidance  in  Prayer." 


99 


BECAUSE  thou  hast  made  the  Lord,  which  is  my  refuge, 
even  the  most  High,  thy  habitation;  there  shall  no  evil 
befall  thee,  neither  shall  any  plague  come  nigh  thy  dwelling. 
For  he  shall  give  his  angels  charge  over  thee,  to  keep  thee  in 
all  thy  ways.  They  shall  bear  thee  up  in  their  hands,  lest 
thou  dash  thy  foot  against  a  stone.  Thou  shalt  tread  upon 
the  lion  and  adder :  the  young  lion  and  the  dragon  shalt  thou 
trample  under  feet.  Because  he  hath  set  his  love  upon  me, 
therefore  will  I  deliver  him:  I  will  set  him  on  high,  because 
he  hath  known  my  name.  He  shall  call  upon  me,  and  I  will 
answer  him  :  I  will  be  with  him  in  trouble  ;  I  will  deliver  him, 
and  honour  him.  With  long  life  will  I  satisfy  him,  and  shew 
him  my  salvation.  — Ps.  91 :9-i6. 

Gracious  God  and  Father,  enable  us  so  to  live  that 
our  home  may  send  forth  a  Christian  influence,  and 
that  all  who  enter  into  our  family  circle  may  be  made 
better  because  Christ  is  manifested.  Teach  us  to  be 
more  loyal  to  the  Church  and  more  faithful  in  the  per- 
formance of  our  duties  in  order  that  we  may  bring  the 
Church  into  our  home  and  take  the  life  of  Christ  in 
our  home  out  into  the  Church.  Teach  us  to  be  more 
loving,  tender-hearted,  and  helpful.  Enable  us  to  make 
the  hospitality  of  our  home  not  only  a  blessing  to 
others,  but  a  message  of  the  gospel  of  salvation  to  all 
who  share  it.  We  commit  ourselves  and  our  home  and 
all  with  whom  we  are  connected  into  Thy  keeping. 
Guard  and  protect  us  through  this  day,  and  give  us 
strength  to  perform  its  duties  and  to  do  Thy  will  in  all 
things.  We  ask  it  in  the  Name,  and  for  the  sake,  of 
Jesus  Christ.    Amen. 

— Mark  A.  Matthews,  D.  D. 


100 


g»at«r&a^  iliirning,  2Iljirt^^ntl|  Wt^k 

FOR  God  so  loved  the  world,  that  he  gave  his  only  begot- 
ten Son,  that  whosoever  believeth  in  him  should  not  per- 
ish, but  have  everlasting  life.  For  God  sent  not  his  Son  into 
the  world  to  condemn  the  world ;  but  that  the  world  through 
him  might  be  saved.  He  that  believeth  on  him  is  not  con- 
demned :  but  he  that  believeth  not  is  condemned  already,  be- 
cause he  hath  not  believed  in  the  name  of  the  only  begotten 
Son  of  God.  And  this  is  the  condemnation,  that  light  is 
come  into  the  world,  and  men  loved  darkness  rather  than 
light,  because  their  deeds  were  evil.  For  every  one  that 
doeth  evil  hateth  the  light,  neither  cometh  to  the  light,  lest 
his  deeds  should  be  reproved.  But  he  that  doeth  truth  com- 
eth to  the  light,  that  his  deeds  may  be  made  manifest,  that 
they  are  wrought  in  God.  — John  3:16-21. 

O  Lord  our  God,  Thou  hast  granted  unto  each  one  of 
us  special  mercy  and  grace;  Thou  hast  forgiven  our 
sins;  Thou  hast  recreated  us  after  Thine  image;  Thou 
hast  delivered  us  from  evil  and  preserved  us  in  the  way 
of  life;  Thou  hast  known  us  by  name,  and  hast  shed 
abroad  Thy  love  in  our  hearts.  Incline  us,  we  pray 
Thee,  to  show  our  gratitude  to  Thee  by  personal  conse- 
cration and  untiring  service ;  to  seize  every  opportunity 
of  doing  good  that  Thou  dost  send  ;  to  render  unto  Thee 
love  and  obedience  for  Thy  special  grace  bestowed  on 
us  individually,  and  so  to  live  in  this  present  world  that 
others  seeing  our  good  works  may  glorify  our  Father  in 
heaven.  Consecrate  us  more  thoroughly  to  Thyself; 
give  us  opportunities  for  serving  Thee,  then  furnish  us 
with  courage  and  wisdom  to  use  them  aright.  Own  our 
feeble  endeavors  by  using  them  for  Thine  honor.  May 
we  see  many  being  added  constantly  to  the  number  of 
those  who  are  saved.  We  ask  it  in  Christ's  Name. 
Amen. 

— From  "  Guidance  in  Prayer." 


101 


'~r*HE  earth  is  the  Lord's,  and  the  fulness  thereof ;  the 
■*-  world,  and  they  that  dwell  therein.  For  He  hath 
founded  it  upon  the  seas,  and  established  it  upon  the  floods. 
Who  shall  ascend  into  the  hill  of  the  Lord?  or  who  shall 
stand  in  His  holy  place?  He  that  hath  clean  hands,  and  a 
pure  heart ;  who  hath  not  lifted  up  his  soul  unto  vanity,  nor 
sworn  deceitfully.  He  shall  receive  the  blessing  from  the 
Lord,  and  righteousness  from  the  God  of  his  salvation. 
This  is  the  generation  of  them  that  seek  him,  that  seek  thy 
face,  O  Jacob.  Lift  up  your  heads,  O  ye  gates;  and  be  ye 
lift  up,  ye  everlasting  doors;  and  the  King  of  glory  shall 
come  in.  Who  is  this  King  of  glory?  The  Lord  strong  and 
mighty,  the  Lord  mighty  in  battle.  Lift  up  your  heads,  O 
ye  gates ;  even  lift  them  up,  ye  everlasting  doors ;  and  the 
King  of  glory  shall  come  in.  Who  is  this  King  of  glory? 
The  Lord  of  hosts,  he  is  the  King  of  glory.  —Psalm  24. 

Eternal  God,  our  Heavenly  Father,  we  thank  Thee 
that  Thou  hast  permitted  us  to  come  to  the  threshold 
of  another  year.  As  we  begin  this  journey  through 
the  weeks  and  the  months  stretching  out  ahead  of  us, 
we  pause  for  a  little  while  to  ask  Thy  special  blessing 
and  to  seek  Thy  guidance  along  the  way  we  expect  to 
travel.  If  we  live  this  year  through,  we  desire  our 
lives  to  count  for  Thee  and  for  the  glory  of  Thy  dear 
Son,  our  Saviour.  If  at  some  place  on  the  journey 
Thou  shouldst  call  us  home  we  desire  to  be  ready  to 
meet  Thee  face  to  face,  and  to  hear  Thee  say,  "  Well 
done."  We  thank  Thee  for  past  mercies  and  for 
countless  blessings ;  for  the  love  wherewith  Thou  hast 
loved  us ;  for  Thy  Word  which  has  been  our  guidebook 
through  life;  and,  most  of  all,  for  Thy  dear  Son,  our 
risen  and  ascended  Lord.  For  all  that  has  made  life 
worth  living,  we  give  Thee  our  thanks.  Make  this  new 
year  to  be  rich  in  blessing,  and  if  Thou  dost  permit  us 
to  travel  through  it  to  its  end,  let  it  be  the  best  year  of 
our  lives,  because  we  have  had  fellowship  with  Christ. 
In  His  Name  we  ask  it.     Amen. 

— Aquilla  Webb,  D.  D. 


102 


Eafit^r  lag 

A  ND  they  drew  nigh  unto  the  village,  whither  they  went : 
-^^  and  he  made  as  though  he  would  have  gone  further. 
But  they  constrained  him,  saying,  Abide  with  us:  for  it  is 
toward  evening,  and  the  day  is  far  spent.  And  he  went  in  to 
tarry  with  them.  And  it  came  to  pass,  as  he  sat  at  meat  with 
them,  he  took  bread,  and  blessed  it,  and  brake,  and  gave  to 
them.  And  their  eyes  were  opened,  and  they  knew  him  ;  and 
he  vanished  out  of  their  sight.  And  they  said  one  to  an- 
other. Did  not  our  heart  burn  within  us,  while  he  talked 
with  us  by  the  way,  and  while  he  opened  to  us  the  scriptures  ? 
And  they  rose  up  the  same  hour,  and  returned  to  Jerusalem, 
and  found  the  eleven  gathered  together,  and  them  that  were 
with  them,  saying.  The  Lord  is  risen  indeed,  and  hath  ap- 
peared to  Simon.  And  they  told  what  things  were  done  in 
the  way,  and  how  he  was  known  of  them  in  breaking  of 
bread.  And  as  they  thus  spake,  Jesus  himself  stood  in  the 
midst  of  them,  and  saith  unto  them.  Peace  be  unto  you.  But 
they  were  terrified  and  affrighted,  and  supposed  that  they 
had  seen  a  spirit.  And  he  said  unto  them.  Why  are  ye 
troubled?  and  why  do  thoughts  arise  in  your  hearts?  Be- 
hold my  hands  and  my  feet,  that  it  is  I  myself :  handle  me. 
and  see ;  for  a  spirit  hath  not  flesh  and  bones,  as  ye  see  me 
have.  And  when  he  had  thus  spoken,  he  shewed  them  his 
hands  and  his  feet.  —Luke  24 :28-4o. 

Almighty  Father,  who  gavest  Thy  beloved  Son,  Jesus 
Christ,  to  the  world,  we  bless  Thee  this  day  for  the 
gospel  of  hope  which  has  turned  our  mourning  into  joy, 
and  given  us  the  garments  of  praise  for  the  spirit  of 
heaviness.  Give  us  grace,  we  beseech  Thee,  that  we 
may  be  so  united  with  our  Lord  in  faith  and  life  that  ' 
we  may  share  the  power  of  His  resurrection,  and  find 
through  Him  eternal  life.  Enable  us  to  set  our  affec- 
tions on  things  eternal  and  not  on  things  temporal; 
to  live  by  the  dictates  of  the  spirit  and  not  of  the  flesh ; 
to  follow  truly  Him  who  for  the  joy  set  before  Him 
endured  the  Cross,  despising  its  shame,  and  is  set  down 
at  the  right  hand  of  the  throne  of  God.  This  we  ask 
for  Christ's  sake.     Amen. 

— WiLUAM  J.  Dawson,  D.  D. 

103 


3ln^  lag 

T^OR  the  Lord  shall  comfort  Zion :  he  will  comfort  all  her 
^  waste  places ;  and  he  will  make  her  wilderness  like  Eden, 
and  her  desert  like  the  garden  of  the  Lord ;  joy  and  gladness 
shall  be  found  therein,  thanksgiving,  and  the  voice  of  mel- 
ody. Hearken  unto  me,  my  people ;  and  give  ear  unto  me,  O 
my  nation :  for  a  law  shall  proceed  from  me,  and  I  will  make 
my  judgment  to  rest  for  a  light  of  the  people.  My  righteous- 
ness is  near ;  my  salvation  is  gone  forth,  and  mine  arms  shall 
judge  the  people ;  the  isles  shall  wait  upon  me,  and  on  mine 
arm  shall  they  trust.  Lift  up  your  eyes  to  the  heavens,  and 
look  upon  the  earth  beneath:  for  the  heavens  shall  vanish 
away  like  smoke,  and  the  earth  shall  wax  old  like  a  garment, 
and  they  that  dwell  therein  shall  die  in  like  manner :  but  my 
salvation  shall  be  for  ever,  and  my  righteousness  shall  not 
be  abolished.  — Isa.  51 :3-6. 

"OUT  whoso  looketh  into  the  perfect  law  of  liberty,  and 
^-^  continueth  therein,  he  being  not  a  forgetful  hearer,  but 
a  doer  of  the  work,  this  man  shall  be  blessed  in  his  deed.  If 
any  man  among  you  seem  to  be  religious,  and  bridleth  not 
his  tongue,  but  deceiveth  his  own  heart,  this  man's  religion 
is  vain.  Pure  religion  and  undefiled  before  God  and  the 
Father  is  this,  To  visit  the  fatherless  and  widows  in  their 
affliction,  and  to  keep  himself  unspotted  from  the  world. 

— ^James   I  :25-27. 

Almighty  God,  Sovereign  of  the  universe,  we  thank 
Thee  that  our  flag  has  always  stood  for  liberty,  justice, 
and  freedom.  Great  God,  may  our  flag  never  be  dis- 
honored. Grant  that  through  the  coming  years  its  stars 
may  continue  to  shine,  and  its  colors  stand  for  purity, 
devotion,  and  sacrifice.  May  all  our  citizens  be  loyal 
to  it  as  the  symbol  of  national  sovereignty.  May  there 
soon  come  to  this  weary  world  the  morning  of  univer- 
sal peace.  This  we  ask  in  the  Name  of  Thy  Son,  our 
Redeemer.    Amen. 

—David  G.  Wylie,  D.  D. 


104 


®I][ankj0i9tttt«9  Sag 

"D  UT  ye  shall  be  named  the  Priests  of  the  Lord :  men  shall 
-'"'  call  you  the  Ministers  of  our  God :  ye  shall  eat  the  riches 
of  the  Gentiles,  and  in  their  glory  shall  ye  boast  yourselves. 
For  your  shame  ye  shall  have  double  ;  and  for  confusion  they 
shall  rejoice  in  their  portion :  therefore  in  their  land  they 
shall  possess  the  double :  everlasting  joy  shall  be  unto  them. 
For  I  the  Lord  love  judgment,  I  hate  robbery  for  burnt 
offering;  and  I  will  direct  their  work  in  truth,  and  I  will 
make  an  everlasting  covenant  with  them.  And  their  seed 
shall  be  known  among  the  Gentiles,  and  their  offspring 
among  the  people :  all  that  see  them  shall  acknowledge  them, 
that  they  are  the  seed  which  the  Lord  hath  blessed.  I  will 
greatly  rejoice  in  the  Lord,  my  soul  shall  be  joyful  in  my 
God;  for  he  hath  clothed  me  with  the  garments  of  salvation, 
he  hath  covered  me  with  the  robe  of  righteousness,  as  a 
bridegroom  decketh  himself  with  ornaments,  and  as  a  bride 
adorneth  herself  with  her  jewels.  For  as  the  earth  bringeth 
forth  her  bud,  and  as  the  garden  causeth  the  things  that  are 
sown  in  it  to  spring  forth ;  so  the  Lord  God  will  cause  right- 
eousness and  praise  to  spring  forth  before  all  the  nations. 

— IsA,  6i  :6-ii. 
God  of  our  fathers,  we  enter  Thy  courts  to-day  with 
joy  and  gladness.  We  bless  Thy  holy  Name  that, 
throughout  the  past  year,  Thou  hast  sent  dew  and  rain, 
frost  and  snow,  heat  and  cold,  sunshine  and  shadow, 
and  in  Thine  own  mysterious  way  hast  made  the  earth 
to  yield  her  increase.  We  thank  Thee  that  in  Thy  lov- 
ing kindness  Thou  hast  blessed  the  labors  of  the  tillers 
of  the  soil,  and  made  our  valleys  laugh  and  sing.  With 
gladness  of  heart  we  hail  this  Thanksgiving  Day,  and 
pray  that  it  may  be  a  season  of  gladness  throughout  all 
our  borders.  Bless  Christian  families  when  to-day  they 
go  to  the  house  of  God  to  worship  Thee,  and  also  when 
they  gather  about  boards  laden  with  the  bounties  of 
Thy  providence.  May  Thy  children  to  whom  Thou  hast 
given  abundance  not  fail  to  remember  and  help  those 
in  need.  Grant  us  the  abiding  presence  of  Thy  Holy 
Spirit  and  help  us,  to-day,  to  glorify  Thy  Name  and  to 
advance  Thy  Kingdom.  For  our  Redeemer's  sake. 
Amen. 

—David  G.  Wyije.  D.  D. 
105 


QJltrtBtmaa  lag 

A  ND  there  were  in  the  same  country  shepherds  abiding  in 
^^^  the  field,  keeping  watch  over  their  flock  by  night.  And, 
lo,  the  angel  of  the  Lord  came  upon  them,  and  the  glory  of 
the  Lord  shone  round  about  them  :  and  they  were  sore  afraid. 
And  the  angel  said  unto  them.  Fear  not :  for,  behold,  I  bring 
you  good  tidings  of  great  joy,  which  shall  be  to  all  people. 
For  unto  you  is  born  this  day  in  the  city  of  David  a  Saviour, 
which  is  Christ  the  Lord.  And  this  shall  be  a  sign  unto  you  ; 
Ye  shall  find  the  babe  wrapped  in  swaddling  clothes,  lying  in 
a  manger.  And  suddenly  there  was  with  the  angel  a  multi- 
tude of  the  heavenly  host  praising  God,  and  saying.  Glory  to 
God  in  the  highest,  and  on  earth  peace,  good  will  toward 
men.  And  it  came  to  pass,  as  the  angels  were  gone  away 
from  them  into  heaven,  the  shepherds  said  one  to  another, 
Let  us  now  go  even  unto  Bethlehem,  and  see  this  thing  which 
is  come  to  pass,  which  the  Lord  hath  made  known  unto  us. 
And  they  came  with  haste,  and  found  Mary,  and  Joseph,  and 
the  babe  lying  in  a  manger.  And  when  they  had  seen  it,  they 
made  known  abroad  the  saying  which  was  told  them  con- 
cerning this  child.  And  all  they  that  heard  it  wondered  at 
those  things  wdiich  were  told  them  by  the  shepherds.  But 
Mary  kept  all  these  things,  and  pondered  them  in  her  heart. 
And  the  shepherds  returned,  glorifying  and  praising  God  for 
all  the  things  that  they  had  heard  and  seen,  as  it  was  told 
unto  them.  — Luke  2 :8-2o. 

O  Lord,  on  this  day  when  we  remember  how  infinite 
strength  and  wisdom  were  compassed  in  the  tender 
body  of  a  little  child,  help  us  to  recognize  our  own  di- 
vine nature  and  to  see  the  divine  nature  in  all  men. 
This  day  we  woud  learn  a  new  love  for  God  and  man. 
We  thank  Thee  for  all  the  happy  memories  and  acts 
of  this  day;  and  with  our  gratitude  we  present  our 
petitions  for  all  the  lonely  and  the  weak,  for  all  the 
aged  and  the  sick ;  and  especially  that  all  nations  may 
dwell  together  under  the  rule  of  the  Prince  of  Peace. 
These  things  we  ask  in  His  Name  and  for  His  sake. 
Amen. 

— William  J.  Dawson,  D.  D. 

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